overwhelm
verb/ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/
Frequency rank: #11,188 most common English word
Meaning
to affect someone so strongly that they cannot cope; to overpower completely.
Example sentence
The amount of homework can sometimes overwhelm even the most dedicated students.
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