Flooding Definition & Meaning

flooding
noun
  1. a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them

"Flooding" in song lyrics

See how flooding is used in real songs:

  • "But when that love for the pound starts flooding"
    Roots Manuva — Soul Decay
  • "orange county flooding"
    AOL — AOL
  • "kauai flooding"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "flooding"

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