overwhelming

• Décrit quelque chose de très intense, puissant ou d'une ampleur considérable dans son impact, suscitant souvent un sentiment d'incapacité à résister ou à faire face.

Describes something that is very intense, powerful, or large in effect, often making one feel unable to resist or cope.

1. Irresistible or overpoweringB2formal

   So strong or powerful that it cannot be resisted or overcome.

   irrésistible, accablant

   • The urge to laugh was overwhelming during the serious ceremony.
   • She felt an overwhelming desire to help the injured animal.
   • The evidence against him was overwhelming.

   Synonymescompellingindomitableinexorableinvincibleirresistibleoverpoweringpotentunconquerable

2. Very intenseB2formal

   Extremely strong in effect, feeling, or degree.

   Très intense

   • The support from the community was overwhelming.
   • He was met with an overwhelming sense of relief.
   • The movie's ending was so sad it was overwhelming.

   Synonymescompellingcrushingdevastatingextremefierceforcefulintenseirresistibleoverpoweringpowerfulprofoundseverestrongvehement

   Antonymesfaintgentlemildslightsubtleweak

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de submerger ou d'accabler quelqu'un ou quelque chose par une grande quantité d'émotions, de force ou de substance.

A verb used to indicate the act of overpowering or burying someone or something with a great amount of emotion, force, or substance.

1. Overcome with emotionB2formal

   To be deeply affected or overcome by a strong feeling or sensory experience.

   Submerger d'émotion

   • She was overwhelmed with joy when she saw the surprise party.
   • The beauty of the sunset overwhelmed him completely.
   • Grief overwhelmed her after hearing the tragic news.

   Synonymesbowl overdumbfoundfloormoveovercomestaggerstirtouch

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassure

2. Burden with tasksB2informal

   To give someone too many tasks or responsibilities to handle effectively.

   Accabler de tâches

   • The manager overwhelmed his team with unrealistic deadlines.
   • She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework assigned.
   • Don't overwhelm yourself with too many commitments at once.

   Synonymesburydelugeencumberfloodinundateoppressoverburdenoverloadswamptaxweigh down

   Antonymesdisencumberrelieveunburdenunload

3. Cover completelyC1formal

   To cover something entirely, making it imperceptible or hidden.

   Submerger complètement

   • The floodwaters overwhelmed the small village.
   • Weeds overwhelmed the garden after weeks of neglect.
   • The sound of the waterfall overwhelmed all other noises.

   Synonymesblanketburydrownengulfenvelopfloodinundatesmothersubmergeswamp

   Antonymesexposerevealuncover

4. Defeat by forceC1formal

   To overcome or defeat someone or something with superior strength or numbers.

   Vaincre par la force

   • The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.
   • The defense was overwhelmed by the sheer number of attackers.
   • The team overwhelmed their opponents in the final match.

   Synonymesconquercrushdefeatmasterovercomeoverpowerroutsubduetrouncevanquish

   Antonymescapitulatelosesubmitsurrenderyield