What is another word for Deluging?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛljuːd͡ʒɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "deluging" means to overwhelm someone or something with a large quantity of something. Some synonyms for deluging include inundating, flooding, swamping, engulfing, and submerging. These words all imply a sense of being overwhelmed, whether it be by an emotional response, information or physical objects such as water. Other related words include overwhelming, overpowering, and consuming. When used in context, synonyms for "deluging" can enhance the vocabulary used to describe an event, creating a more vivid and descriptive scene for the reader. Ultimately, synonyms allow the writer to express themselves more fully and add depth and meaning to their writing.

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What are the hypernyms for Deluging?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Deluging

During the summer months the vicinity was occasionally visited by violent thunderstorms, with Deluging rain.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
To Katharine's agitated mind it appeared that this kettle was an enormous kettle, capable of Deluging the house in its incessant showers of steam, the enraged representative of all those household duties which she had neglected.
"Night and Day"
Virginia Woolf
"Ah, truly Sir Reginald, we loyal French feel even more bitterly, for we have shame added to our grief and indignation, that they are our compatriots who are guilty of such unspeakable atrocities as are now Deluging our belle France with blood," said Madame De La Motte, putting her handkerchief to her face to hide the tears which the mention of the fate of the hapless queen seldom failed to draw from the eyes of French loyalists in those days.
"Won from the Waves"
W.H.G. Kingston

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