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whelm (hwelm, welm)

transitive verb

  1. to submerge, cover, or engulf
  2. 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.

Browse dictionary entries near whelm

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