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English word

overwhelm

C1
UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/US /ˌəʊvərˈwelm/
verb

to have such a strong emotional effect on somebody that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react

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The Danger of a Single Story | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TED
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And then, I was overwhelmed with shame.

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and there's just like so much happening, and so grateful for it—and it's very like overwhelming and just like fun, exciting—all these emotions.

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