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overwhelm in Finnish

overwhelm in Finnish is hukuttaa, hukuttaa alleen, häkellyttää — overwhelm means to completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

overwhelm in Finnish

hukuttaa
verb
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
hukuttaa alleen
verb
To overpower emotionally.
häkellyttää
verb
To overpower emotionally.
musertaa
verb
To overpower emotionally.
vallata
verb
To overpower emotionally.
murskata
verb
To cause to surround, to cover.

What does "overwhelm" mean?

  1. verb To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.
    "The wave overwhelmed the small boat."
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overwhelm in a sentence

  • The wave overwhelmed the small boat.
  • She was overwhelmed with joy when she heard the news.

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What is "overwhelm" in Finnish?

"overwhelm" in Finnish is hukuttaa, hukuttaa alleen, häkellyttää. overwhelm means: To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

How do you use "overwhelm" in a sentence?

Example: "The wave overwhelmed the small boat." In Finnish, "overwhelm" is hukuttaa, hukuttaa alleen, häkellyttää.

Are there other ways to say "overwhelm" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "overwhelm": hukuttaa, hukuttaa alleen, häkellyttää, musertaa, vallata, murskata.

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