unwhelm
English
verb
Definitions
- (rare) To raise (someone) up from under something that has overwhelmed them.
Etymology
Prefix from English whelm.
Origin
English
whelm
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- overwhelm English
- underwhelm English
- whelm English
- whemmel English
- whelmen Middle English