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

“The thing that will bankrupt this country more than any other policy is flooding the country with illegal immigration and then giving those migrants generous benefits,” Vance wrote in a tweet earlier this summer.

From Salon

One of the maps - which displayed predicted flooding patterns as a result of climate change - was of particular concern to him.

From BBC

Monsoon thunderstorms can trigger dust storms, lightning-sparked wildfires and downpours that result in flooding.

From Los Angeles Times

The Yamuna river, which passes through the city, has crossed the danger mark over the past few days, flooding some low-lying areas.

From BBC

It ushered in a new era, with money flooding into the game and players becoming richer than ever.

From BBC

Related Words

• inundation