whelm
whelm
Definition
whelm (hwelm, welm)
transitive verb
- to submerge, cover, or engulf
- to overpower or crush; overwhelm
Etymology: ME welmen, whelmen: ? merging of OE -hwelfan, to overwhelm, with helmian, to cover: see helm
whelm
Usage Examples
Object
- feeling: There was an over whelming feeling of resentment toward the Irish Government.
- majority: The over whelming majority ( 98 % ) of about 500 responses said they would rather have English, provided they were clearly labeled.
Modifying Another Word
- over: The negative impact on local communities thus, is over whelming.
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