overrunning

(verb) invade in great numbers. Synonyms: infest, overrun. Example: "The roaches infested our kitchen."

(verb) occupy in large numbers or live on a host. Synonyms: invade, overrun, infest. Example: "The kudzu plant infests much of the south and is spreading to the north."

(verb) flow or run over (a limit or brim). Synonyms: overflow, overrun, well over, run over, brim over.

(verb) seize the position of and defeat. Synonyms: overrun. Example: "The crusaders overran much of the holy land."

(verb) run beyond or past. Synonyms: overrun. Example: "The plane overran the runway."