V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
inundate
verb
Definition: to overwhelm with a huge quantity of things that must be dealt with
Synonyms: overflow, overwhelm, deluge, swamp, flood
Antonyms: underwhelm
Tips: Inundate is derived from the Latin inundatus, from in- and unda, "wave." Think of in and under, as if flooded. In business, to be described as inundated often refers to being swamped or flooded with work.
Usage Examples:
To inundate the social workers with paperwork will leave little time for personal interaction. (deluge, swamp)
After the press release for their new drug, the pharmaceutical company was inundated with questions from the public. (overwhelmed)
When her friends heard about Jenna’s big promotion, her office was inundated with congratulatory flowers. (flooded)
I’ve been inundated with so many telemarketing calls recently, that I’m thinking of changing my phone number. (deluged, overwhelmed)
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