As a noun excitement
is (uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
As a verb overwhelm is
to engulf, surge over and submerge.
excitement English
Noun
(uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
* E.A. Poe, '' The unparalelled adventure of one Hans Pfaal':
- By late accounts from Rotterdam, that city seems to be in a high state of philosophical excitement .
(countable) something that excites.
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overwhelm English
Verb
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
- The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.
To overpower, crush.
- In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.
* Bible, Psalms lxxviii. 53
- The sea overwhelmed their enemies.
To overpower emotionally.
- He was overwhelmed with guilt.
- Joy overwhelmed her when she realized that she had won a million dollars.
To cause to surround, to cover.
- (Papin)
Derived terms
* overwhelming
Related terms
* whelm
See also
* too many balls in the air
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