whelming
The word “whelming” has 2 syllables: whelm-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈwɛlmɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for whelming?
In the thesaurus, “whelming” has 28 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for whelming along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for whelming
- breaking
- confuting
- crushing
- defeating
- deluging
- demoralizing
- devastating
- distressing
- disturbing
- drowning
- flooring
- oppressing
- overcoming
- overmastering
- overpowering
- overwhelming
- prostrating
- refuting
- rocking
- shattering
- sinking
- snowing under
- staggering
- swamping
- throwing
- unmanning
- unnerving
- upsetting
Antonyms for whelming
Meanings of whelming
- verb
- To bury, to cover; to engulf, to submerge.
- To throw (something) over a thing so as to cover it.
- To ruin or destroy.
- To overcome with emotion; to overwhelm.
- noun
- Something that covers or submerges.
Example Sentences
- The sheer volume of work was whelming him throughout the week.
- A sudden sense of responsibility came whelming over her.
- The storm’s force was whelming the small fishing boat.
- He found the fast pace of the new job quite whelming at first.
- Rising emotions began whelming her as she listened to the speech.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whelming, such as: breaking, calming, comforting, confuting, crushing, defeating, deluging.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- rocking
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- sinking
- snowing under
- staggering
- swamping
- throwing
- tormenting
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- unnerving
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