Flood
/flʌd/
noun
A (usually disastrous) overflow of water from a lake or other body of water due to excessive rainfall or other input of water.
A large number or quantity of anything appearing more rapidly than can easily be dealt with.
“a flood of complaints”
The flowing in of the tide, opposed to the ebb.
verb
To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.
To cover or partly fill as if by a flood.
“The floor was flooded with beer.”
To provide (someone or something) with a larger number or quantity of something than can easily be dealt with.
“The station's switchboard was flooded with listeners making complaints.”