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Definition engulf in American English

engulf verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈɡʌlf/
1

to cover or surround something in a way that harms or destroys it

Example

Several workers died in the landslide that engulfed the old factory.

Example

Within minutes, the car was engulfed in flames.

Synonyms and related words
destroy ruin devastate kettle surround enclose
2

if a thought or emotion engulfs you, it controls your thoughts or feelings

Example

Feelings of panic engulfed them.

Synonyms and related words
color come over sweep over
2.1

if something bad or unpleasant engulfs people, it affects them seriously

Example

a conflict that threatened to engulf the entire continent

Synonyms and related words
influence decide lead to
Definition engulf in American English