As verbs the difference between overwhelm and struck
is that
overwhelm is to engulf, surge over and submerge while
struck is (
strike) (delete).
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
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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struck English
Verb
(head)
(strike) (delete)
(strike) (hit)
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