engulf

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recouvrir ou d'entourer complètement quelque chose, souvent avec une force destructrice ou submergeante.

A verb used to indicate the act of completely covering or surrounding something, often with a destructive or overwhelming force.

1. B2formal

   To completely cover or surround something, often with water, fire, or darkness.

   engloutir, submerger

   • The floodwaters engulfed the entire village.
   • Flames engulfed the old wooden house within minutes.
   • Darkness engulfed the forest as the sun set.

   Synonymesburyencompassenfoldenvelopimmerseinundateoverwhelmsubmergesurroundswallow

   Antonymesexposerevealuncover

2. To overwhelm emotionallyB2formal

   To completely overwhelm or consume someone with a strong emotion or feeling.

   Submerger (une émotion)

   • A feeling of sadness engulfed her when she heard the news.
   • Panic engulfed the crowd as the fire alarm went off.
   • He was engulfed by a wave of gratitude.

   Synonymesburyconsumefloodimmerseinundateovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmsubmergeswamp

   Antonymescalmcomfortsoothe