endocytose |
engulf |
As verbs the difference between endocytose and engulf
is that
endocytose is (cytology) of a cell, to ingest material by folding the plasma membrane inwards around it while
engulf is to overwhelm.
saturate |
engulf |
As verbs the difference between saturate and engulf
is that
saturate is to cause to become completely penetrated, impregnated, or soaked (especially with a liquid) while
engulf is to overwhelm.
overrun |
engulf |
Related terms |
Overrun is a related term of engulf.
As verbs the difference between overrun and engulf
is that
overrun is to defeat an enemy and invade in great numbers, seizing his positions conclusively while
engulf is to overwhelm.
As a noun overrun
is an instance of overrunning.
sweep |
engulf |
In lang=en terms the difference between sweep and engulf
is that
sweep is to remove something abruptly and thoroughly while
engulf is to surround; to cover.
As verbs the difference between sweep and engulf
is that
sweep is to clean (a surface) by means of a motion of a broom or brush while
engulf is to overwhelm.
As a noun sweep
is the person who steers a dragon boat.
crush |
engulf |
Related terms |
Crush is a related term of engulf.
In lang=en terms the difference between crush and engulf
is that
crush is to be or become broken down or in, or pressed into a smaller compass, by external weight or force while
engulf is to surround; to cover.
As verbs the difference between crush and engulf
is that
crush is to press or bruise between two hard bodies; to squeeze, so as to destroy the natural shape or integrity of the parts, or to force together into a mass while
engulf is to overwhelm.
As a noun crush
is a violent collision or compression; a crash; destruction; ruin.
engulf |
envelop |
In transitive terms the difference between engulf and envelop
is that
engulf is to surround; to cover while
envelop is to surround or enclose.
engulf |
involve |
As verbs the difference between engulf and involve
is that
engulf is to overwhelm while
involve is to roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.
engulf |
immerse |
In transitive terms the difference between engulf and immerse
is that
engulf is to surround; to cover while
immerse is to involve deeply.
As an adjective immerse is
immersed; buried; sunk.
pervade |
engulf |
As verbs the difference between pervade and engulf
is that
pervade is to be in every part of; to spread through while
engulf is to overwhelm.
quell |
engulf |
Related terms |
Quell is a related term of engulf.
As a noun quell
is source.
As a verb engulf is
to overwhelm.
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