inundates; inundated; inundating
1
: to cause (someone or something) to receive or take in a large amount of things at the same time
Hundreds of letters inundated [=flooded] the office.
—often + withThe salesman inundated [=overwhelmed] them with information.
—often used as (be) inundatedThe office was inundated with calls/letters.
She was inundated [=swamped] with requests.
2
formal
: to cover (something) with a flood of water : flood
Rising rivers could inundate low-lying areas.
—often used as (be) inundatedLow-lying areas could be inundated by rising rivers.
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“Inundate.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/inundate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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