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VocabJLPT N2
to overwhelm
Suru VerbTransitive VerbNoun

Definitions

  1. 1. to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent)
  2. 2. to overpower
  3. 3. to overwhelm (someone with emotion)
  4. 4. to intimidate
A noun and verb meaning to overwhelm or overpower something or someone completely. It describes a situation where one side is so dominant that the other has almost no chance, and is often used in sports, competitions, or arguments.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Don't you think the new one totally blows the original out of the water?

Sentence 2

Don't you think his writing is just on another level compared to his peers?

Sentence 3

"Isn't that new hire a little too commanding for the room?" the senior laughed.

Sentence 4

A judge on the cooking show said, "The aroma just knocked me out."

Sentence 5

"We can dominate the market with this proposal," he said with total conviction.