overwhelm vs tug at someone's heartstrings

overwhelm

verb
  • To overpower emotionally. 

  • To cause to surround, to cover. 

  • To engulf, surge over and submerge. 

  • To overpower, crush. 

noun
  • The state or condition of being overwhelmed. 

tug at someone's heartstrings

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