Deluge Definition

deluge
noun
  1. an overwhelming number or amount; "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse"
  2. a heavy rain
  3. the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land; "plains fertilized by annual inundations"
verb
  1. fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid; "the basement was inundated after the storm"; "The images flooded his mind"
  2. charge someone with too many tasks
  3. fill or cover completely, usually with water

"Deluge" in song lyrics

See how deluge is used in real songs:

  • "google.com apre moi le deluge"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "deluge"

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