flooding

[ fluhd-ing ]

noun

1. a form of psychotherapy in which the patient receives abrupt and intense, rather than gradual, exposure to a fear-producing situation.

flooding

/ ˈflʌdɪŋ /

noun

1. the submerging of land under water, esp due to heavy rain, a lake or river overflowing, etc
2. pathol excessive bleeding from the uterus, as following childbirth
3. psychol a method of eliminating anxiety in a given situation, by exposing a person to the situation until the anxiety subsides

Word History and Origins

Origin of flooding¹

1665–75, for sense “flood”; flood + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Showing a humbleness which motivates others was illustrated off court when, in 2018, he led from the front to help his home island of Mallorca recover from devastating flash flooding.

From BBC

Beyond wind, rain and snow, the storm could also bring flash flooding, rock slides and debris flows as well as heavy mountain snow and blizzard conditions in areas of high elevation.

From BBC

The hurricane caused massive flooding and damage as it moved through Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

From NewsForKids.net

“Even if we don’t see too many flooding impacts Wednesday, I wouldn’t be surprised if flooding gets worse Friday with the second wave, even though less rain is expected during that time.”

From Los Angeles Times

When they could not leave their hotel on Wednesday because of heavy rain and flash flooding in the Andalusian city, spirits were kept high with games of spikeball and a yoga session.

From BBC

Related Words

• inundation