flooding

American  

[fluhd-ing] / ˈflʌd ɪŋ /

noun

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

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flooding British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of flooding

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

Example Sentences

For years, the world has worried about China flooding global markets with electric vehicles, solar panels, batteries, steel and consumer electronics.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

But Iranian money soon came flooding back, according to Binance compliance reports and people familiar with the activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

They bring a range of severe weather impacts including destructive winds, torrential flooding rainfall, and storm surges which can inundate coastal areas.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

And lockup periods that prohibit early investors and employees from selling shares will expire, probably flooding the market with shares.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

She sat up suddenly, her eyes wide and gleaming in the moonlight flooding the house.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

Related Words

• inundation