Synonyms of inundate

inundate

verb

ˈi-(ˌ)nən-ˌdāt 

as in to flood

to cover with a flood

water from the overflowing bathtub inundated the bathroom floor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flood
• engulf
• overwhelm
• drown
• submerge
• deluge
• overflow
• swamp
• gulf
• overcome
• flush
• submerse
• smother
• overrun
• flow
• gush
• stream
• wet
• avalanche
• drench
• spurt
• pour
• soak
• spout
• douse
• sluice

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drain
• dry
• dehydrate
• parch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inundate

But city officials warned that even brief downpours on Wednesday could cause rushing water through streets and inundate basements or first-floor residences, CBS New York reported. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Like many other large cities, much of Los Angeles’ vast network of water mains and trunk lines were installed at the turn of the 20th century and are at risk of breaking, disrupting service and potentially inundating communities with water. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

The flooding left behind scenes of destruction across West Virginia, including a hotel in Weston where floodwaters poured into the lobby as water inundated parts of the property. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Five years later, Florida school boards are still inundated with requests to ban books. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026