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Meaning of deluging
The primary meaning of the word "deluging" is to overwhelm or flood something with a large amount of something, often water.
Etymology of deluging
The word "deluging" originates from the Latin word "diluvium", meaning flood, which is derived from "diluere", meaning to wash away
Historically, the word "deluging" was used to describe a catastrophic flood, often of biblical proportions
Synonyms
flooding
overflowing
inundating
swamping
submerging
drowning
engulfing
overwhelming
surging
rushing
gushing
pouring
streaming
spouting
jetting
spewing
emitting
disgorging
belching
spilling
leaking
seeping
permeating
saturating
deluging
immersing
submersing
drenching
soaking
steeping
splashing
washing
flushing
cascading
tumbling
plummeting
Definitions
- To flood or overwhelm something with a large amount of water or another liquid
- * To overwhelm or flood something with a large amount of something, such as information or requests
Usage Examples
- The city was deluging in water after the storm, with flooded streets and damaged buildings
- * The company was deluging in requests after the product launch, with thousands of orders pouring in
Antonyms
drying
draining
dehydrating
evaporating
shrinking
decreasing
diminishing
reducing
lessening
alleviating
mitigating
moderating
relieving
easing
calming
soothing
tranquilizing
pacifying
stilling
quieting
silencing