overwhelm, v.tr.1Bánn. The town was overwhelmed by the sea, d'éirigh an fharraige ar an mbaile. 2aCloím, treascraím. bHe is overwhelmed with work, tá sé báite in obair; tá sé thar a riocht ag an obair. cI was overwhelmed with shame, ní raibh tógáil mo chinn agam. He overwhelmed me with kindness, mharbh sé le cineáltas mé. He was overwhelmed with joy, tháinig tocht air le teann lúcháire.