あっとう
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する, transitive)
1. to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
Even in the darkness of night, its size overwhelmed its surroundings.
2. to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to impress; to fill with emotion
usu. in the passive as 圧倒される
I am overwhelmed by its sheer size.
3. to intimidate; to frighten; to threaten
Pitch accent
あ
っとう
Used in vocabulary (1 in total)
overwhelming
Examples (11 in total)
To overwhelm the opponent.
Even just talking with them, I feel overwhelmed.
I am overwhelmed and have no words.
Far from struggling, it is only natural to overwhelm them.
Tom seemed overwhelmed.
I am overwhelmed by its sheer size.
It is larger than expected, leaving me no choice but to be overwhelmed.
He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love.
The chapter on the Russian Revolution really blew me away.
I am constantly overwhelmed by things like their cute voices and skillful acting.
Even in the darkness of night, its size overwhelmed its surroundings.