swamp (v)
inundate (v)
flood (v)
deluge (v)

Definition: fill quickly beyond capacity
Example: the basement was inundated after the storm. The images flooded his mind.

torrent (n)
inundation (n)
flood (n)
deluge (n)

Definition: an overwhelming number or amount
Example: a flood of requests. a torrent of abuse.

overwhelm (v)
flood out (v)
deluge (v)

Definition: charge someone with too many tasks

submerge (v)
inundate (v)
deluge (v)

Definition: fill or cover completely, usually with water

alluvion (n)
deluge (n)
flood (n)
inundation (n)

Definition: the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
Example: plains fertilized by annual inundations.

cloudburst (n)
deluge (n)
downpour (n)
pelter (n)
soaker (n)
torrent (n)
waterspout (n)

Definition: a heavy rain