inundate (v.)

  1. fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; the basement was inundated after the storm; The images flooded his mind

    [ Syn: deluge , flood , swamp ]

  2. fill or cover completely, usually with water

    [ Syn: deluge , submerge ]

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