slovo | definícia |
Overwhelm (gcide) | Overwhelm \O"ver*whelm`\, n.
The act of overwhelming. [R.]
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Overwhelm (gcide) | Overwhelm \O`ver*whelm"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overwhelmed; p.
pr. & vb. n. Overwhelming.]
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1. To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow
and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to
immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to
oppress, etc., overpoweringly.
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The sea overwhelmed their enemies. --Ps. lxxviii.
53.
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Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and
horror hath overwhelmed me. --Ps. lv. 5.
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Foul deeds will rise,
Though all the earth o'erwhelm them. --Shak.
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Gaza yet stands; but all her sons are fallen,
All in a moment overwhelmed and fallen. --Milton.
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2. To project or impend over threateningly.
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His louering brows o'erwhelming his fair sight.
--Shak.
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3. To cause to surround, to cover. --Papin.
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| podobné slovo | definícia |
Overwhelm (gcide) | Overwhelm \O"ver*whelm`\, n.
The act of overwhelming. [R.]
[1913 Webster]Overwhelm \O`ver*whelm"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overwhelmed; p.
pr. & vb. n. Overwhelming.]
[1913 Webster]
1. To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow
and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to
immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to
oppress, etc., overpoweringly.
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The sea overwhelmed their enemies. --Ps. lxxviii.
53.
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Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and
horror hath overwhelmed me. --Ps. lv. 5.
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Foul deeds will rise,
Though all the earth o'erwhelm them. --Shak.
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Gaza yet stands; but all her sons are fallen,
All in a moment overwhelmed and fallen. --Milton.
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2. To project or impend over threateningly.
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His louering brows o'erwhelming his fair sight.
--Shak.
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3. To cause to surround, to cover. --Papin.
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overwhelmed (gcide) | overwhelmed \overwhelmed\ adj.
1. same as overpowered.
Syn: overcome, overpowered, swamped, engulfed.
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2. defeated easily by a greatly superior opponent.
Syn: routed.
[WordNet 1.5]Overwhelm \O`ver*whelm"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overwhelmed; p.
pr. & vb. n. Overwhelming.]
[1913 Webster]
1. To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow
and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to
immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to
oppress, etc., overpoweringly.
[1913 Webster]
The sea overwhelmed their enemies. --Ps. lxxviii.
53.
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Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and
horror hath overwhelmed me. --Ps. lv. 5.
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Foul deeds will rise,
Though all the earth o'erwhelm them. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
Gaza yet stands; but all her sons are fallen,
All in a moment overwhelmed and fallen. --Milton.
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2. To project or impend over threateningly.
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His louering brows o'erwhelming his fair sight.
--Shak.
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3. To cause to surround, to cover. --Papin.
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Overwhelmed (gcide) | overwhelmed \overwhelmed\ adj.
1. same as overpowered.
Syn: overcome, overpowered, swamped, engulfed.
[WordNet 1.5]
2. defeated easily by a greatly superior opponent.
Syn: routed.
[WordNet 1.5]Overwhelm \O`ver*whelm"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overwhelmed; p.
pr. & vb. n. Overwhelming.]
[1913 Webster]
1. To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow
and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to
immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to
oppress, etc., overpoweringly.
[1913 Webster]
The sea overwhelmed their enemies. --Ps. lxxviii.
53.
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Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and
horror hath overwhelmed me. --Ps. lv. 5.
[1913 Webster]
Foul deeds will rise,
Though all the earth o'erwhelm them. --Shak.
[1913 Webster]
Gaza yet stands; but all her sons are fallen,
All in a moment overwhelmed and fallen. --Milton.
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2. To project or impend over threateningly.
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His louering brows o'erwhelming his fair sight.
--Shak.
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3. To cause to surround, to cover. --Papin.
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Overwhelming (gcide) | Overwhelming \O`ver*whelm"ing\, a.
Overpowering; irresistible. -- O`ver*whelm"ing*ly, adv.
[1913 Webster]Overwhelm \O`ver*whelm"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overwhelmed; p.
pr. & vb. n. Overwhelming.]
[1913 Webster]
1. To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow
and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to
immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to
oppress, etc., overpoweringly.
[1913 Webster]
The sea overwhelmed their enemies. --Ps. lxxviii.
53.
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Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and
horror hath overwhelmed me. --Ps. lv. 5.
[1913 Webster]
Foul deeds will rise,
Though all the earth o'erwhelm them. --Shak.
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Gaza yet stands; but all her sons are fallen,
All in a moment overwhelmed and fallen. --Milton.
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2. To project or impend over threateningly.
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His louering brows o'erwhelming his fair sight.
--Shak.
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3. To cause to surround, to cover. --Papin.
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Overwhelmingly (gcide) | Overwhelming \O`ver*whelm"ing\, a.
Overpowering; irresistible. -- O`ver*whelm"ing*ly, adv.
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