Overrunning

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  • v. Present participle of overrun.
  • Word Usage
    "In the ensuing drama, which unfolded throughout 1980 and into 1981, he remained a leader of the umbrella organization, and although he has denied being directly involved in overrunning the American embassy grounds or in holding or questioning hostages, former hostage-takers I interviewed in Tehran consistently identified him as one of their leaders."
    Verb Form
    overran    overrunning    overruns   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    inhabit    defeat    overcome    get the better of    invade   
    Variant
    overran    overrunning   
    Form
    overran    overrunning   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    overflow    frequent   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    slavegirl    hounde    trebuchet    underrun    shredder