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inundation

noun
/ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.

Example Sentences

The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.

Synonyms

flood, deluge, overflow, torrent

Antonyms

drought, dryness

Collocations

severe inundation, sudden inundation, inundation of information, inundation of refugees

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