
Overrun
Rapid Expansion
Use 'overrun' to describe a quick and often unwelcome spread of something.
After the storm, the town was overrun by ants.
Negative Connotation
'Overrun' implies a negative impact of being overwhelmed by something.
The holiday resort is overrun with tourists during peak season. Compare with
ConquerFloodInfestInvadeOverpowerOvertakeOverwhelmSwamp
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