inundate
UK: ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt | US: ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt
vt. to overwhelm someone with things or people to be dealt with
vt. to flood or cover an area with water
The word "inundate" originates from the Latin inundare, combining in- (into) and unda (wave). The root und reflects the concept of flowing water, which evolved into the modern sense of overwhelming or flooding—both literally (with water) and figuratively (with tasks or information). The suffix -ate marks it as a verb.
Heavy rains inundated the coastal town, causing severe damage.
The office was inundated with complaints after the product launch.
Social media inundates users with endless streams of information.
The riverbanks may inundate during the monsoon season.
She felt inundated by the workload after her colleague resigned.