An act of flooding; a flood or gush.
A form of therapy that treats a phobia by suddenly exposing the patient to the object of the phobia, instead of approaching it gradually.
Emotional overwhelm sometimes leading to a primal state of rage or panic.
A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.
A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.