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overwhelm in Portuguese

overwhelm in Portuguese is engolir, dominar, avassalar — overwhelm means to completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

overwhelm in Portuguese

engolir
verb
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
dominar
verb
To overpower emotionally.
avassalar
verb
To cause to surround, to cover.
dominar
verb
To cause to surround, to cover.
esmagar
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 Portuguese?

"overwhelm" in Portuguese is engolir, dominar, avassalar. 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 Portuguese, "overwhelm" is engolir, dominar, avassalar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "overwhelm": engolir, dominar, avassalar, esmagar.

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