あっとう
Meanings
Noun
Verb (する)
1. to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
2. to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to impress; to fill with emotion
usu. in the passive as 圧倒される
3. to intimidate; to frighten; to threaten
Kanji used
pressure
collapse
Pitch accent
っとう
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Examples (3 in total)
Tom seemed overwhelmed.
He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love.
The chapter on the Russian Revolution really blew me away.