transitive. Chiefly in passive. Of an emotion, physical condition, etc.: to overpower or overwhelm; to exhaust or render helpless; to affect or…

transitive. To overcome, overwhelm, or oppress (a person's mind, feelings, etc.). Obsolete.

transitive. To overpower the will, senses, or feelings of; to win over, captivate; to overwhelm with emotion. Chiefly in passive.

transitive. To overcome or overpower (a person, the mind, etc.) with emotion. Also (occasionally) intransitive.

transitive. To throw (a person) into a state of mental abstraction or absorption; to fill (a person) with delight, wonder, etc., holding all of his…

Of feelings, passions, etc.: to take possession of, occupy, or assume predominance in (the mind, bosom, etc.).