whelms
The word “whelms” has 1 syllable: whelms
It's pronounced as /wɛlmz/
What is synonym and antonym for whelms?
In the thesaurus, “whelms” has 28 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for whelms along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for whelms
- breaks
- confutes
- crushes
- defeats
- deluges
- demoralizes
- devastates
- distresses
- disturbs
- drowns
- floors
- oppresses
- overcomes
- overmasters
- overpowers
- overwhelms
- prostrates
- refutes
- rocks
- shatters
- sinks
- snows under
- staggers
- swamps
- throws
- unmans
- unnerves
- upsets
Antonyms for whelms
- assures
- calms
- comforts
- relieves
- soothes
- steadies
- supports
- uplifts
Meanings of whelms
- 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.
Example Sentences
- The pressure of the final exam sometimes whelms even the best students.
- A sudden wave whelms the shoreline during the storm.
- The intense workload often whelms new employees.
- His rising anxiety whelms him before important meetings.
- The emotion in the moment whelms everyone in the room.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whelms, such as: assures, breaks, calms, comforts, confutes, crushes, defeats.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- overmasters
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- prostrates
- refutes
- rocks
- saddens
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- sinks
- snows under
- staggers
- swamps
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- unnerves
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