overwhelm
C1UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/US /ˌəʊvərˈwelm/
Meaning
verb
to have such a strong emotional effect on somebody that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react
“She was overwhelmed by feelings of guilt.”
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