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

Her 10-week trial was held in a small town in rural Victoria that was inundated with media crews and curious members of the public who queued for hours each day for a seat in the public gallery. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

In 2022, sections of downtown Sanford were closed for weeks after Hurricane Ian caused Lake Monroe to overflow and inundated roads near City Hall and Marina Isle. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

The song’s bubbly instrumental proved irresistible to young content creators already inundated with Jay-Z content this summer. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

The sign removed from the park explained that the rising sea level, as earth’s climate changes, could inundate the fort’s walls. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026