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flooding
[fluhd-ing]
noun
a form of psychotherapy in which the patient receives abrupt and intense, rather than gradual, exposure to a fear-producing situation.
flooding
/ ˈڱʌɪŋ /
noun
the submerging of land under water, esp due to heavy rain, a lake or river overflowing, etc
pathol excessive bleeding from the uterus, as following childbirth
psychol a method of eliminating anxiety in a given situation, by exposing a person to the situation until the anxiety subsides
Example Sentences
The rate of global sea-level rise has doubled since the 1990s, raising the risks of flooding for millions of people living in coastal areas worldwide.
It expects that trend to become more pronounced and warns of more intense rainfall events creating the potential for a greater incidence of both drought and flooding.
The forthcoming ban has been welcomed by Paul West, Suffolk County Council Conservative cabinet member for operational highways and flooding, who said motorhomes had been allowed to "dominate the promenade".
A sewer robot that monitors pipework and raises blockage alerts before flooding occurs is set for its first mission.
A 2024 study by Forest Watch Indonesia found a link between the loss of forests associated with mining activity and increased local flooding and landslides.
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