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

Admissions advisers and influencers are flooding the internet with advice on how to answer the question.

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At least 90 people have died and another 12 are missing after days of heavy rain in Vietnam led to flooding and landslides.

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The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 more people missing, the environment ministry said Sunday after days of heavy rain and landslides.

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The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 people still missing, the environment ministry said Sunday, after days of heavy rain and landslides.

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Then in the spring, deep snowpacks melt faster than normal, which can lead to dangerous flooding and even worsen the upcoming fire season.

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Related Words

• inundation