Synonyms of whelm

Antonyms of whelm

Collocations of whelm

overwhelm
Frequency: 70 %

The amount of work can overwhelm even the most organized person.

whelm with emotion
Frequency: 60 %

She was whelmed with emotion when she received the award.

underwhelm
Frequency: 45 %

The presentation seemed to underwhelm the audience.

Idiomatic Expressions for whelm

  • Phrase: overwhelm
    Meaning: to overpower or overcome with a strong emotional or physical force; to be too much to handle
    Usage: The amount of work she had to do quickly overwhelmed her, causing stress and anxiety.