ingulfs
/ɪnˈɡʌlfs/
verb
- Swallows or overwhelms something completely, as if by a large body of water or fire.
- The lava flow ingulfs everything in its path, leaving only ash behind.
- A sudden wave ingulfs the small boat, but the crew manages to stay afloat.
- The company's debt ingulfs its profits, making it hard to stay in business.