엄습해요 · 엄습했어요 · 엄습할 거예요 · 엄습한 (+noun)
to come over, to seize (fear, cold); to attack suddenly
Example
혼자 집에 있으니 갑자기 두려움이 엄습했어요.
Being home alone, I was suddenly gripped by fear.
Word parts
엄 cover+습 attack
Literally 'cover and attack' — a surprise assault.
Good to know
The subject is usually a feeling or weather: 공포, 불안감, 한파가 엄습하다.
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