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/ˈflʌdɪŋ/ · flood·ing
verb
- To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall. The heavy rainfall caused the river to flood, affecting nearby homes.
- To cover or partly fill as if by a flood. The floor was flooded with beer after the keg burst.
- To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with. The station's switchboard was flooded with listeners making complaints about the recent news broadcast.
noun
- An act of flooding; a flood or gush. The flooding of the city was a disaster, causing widespread damage and displacement.
- Emotional overwhelm sometimes leading to a primal state of rage or panic. The news of the natural disaster caused a sense of flooding in the community, with many people feeling helpless and frustrated.
Did you know? The word 'flooding' is often used in the context of natural disasters, but it can also be used to describe emotional overwhelm, highlighting the complex relationship between the physical and emotional aspects of flooding.