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Term: Overwhelm

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1: To defeat someone or something by a great force or number

Sample sentence 1: The army was overwhelmed by the massive enemy forces and had to retreat.

Sense 2: To have a strong emotional effect on someone, usually causing them to feel helpless or extremely burdened

Sample sentence 2: The sudden loss of her job overwhelmed Sarah with anxiety and worry about her future.

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1: A feeling of being completely submerged or overpowered by something

Sample sentence 1: The overwhelming emotion of joy took over as she saw her newborn baby for the first time.

Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that is so great or intense that it is difficult to handle

Sample sentence 1: The overwhelming support from her fans motivated the singer to continue pursuing her dreams.

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