What is another word for avalanched?
Pronunciation: [ˈavɐlˌant͡ʃt] (IPA) 
Avalanche is a word with a very specific meaning. It describes a natural disaster caused by a large amount of snow, ice, or rock suddenly sliding down a mountain. When used as a verb, "avalanched" means to be overwhelmed or inundated by a sudden and unstoppable force. Synonyms for "avalanching" include inundating, overwhelming, flooding, engulfing, and burying. Each of these words conveys a sense of being smothered or suffocated by a sudden rush of something uncontrollable. So whether you're talking about snow or emotions, "avalanching" always implies a sense of being overwhelmed and unable to escape the force bearing down on you.
