He was trying to 'drown his fears'. [=to get drunk so that he wouldn't be afraid]
I'm being 'drowned in' paperwork. [=I'm being overwhelmed by paperwork]
Noise from the passing airplane 'drowned out' our conversation.
(..) It's your dream, little Lord. The ocean has come to swallow this place. I ain't letting it drown me. - And in a few days' time-- We caught this one on this way back from Torrhen's Square. Took out two of ours before I got his sword. (..)2012 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Old Gods and the New Season: 2 Episode 6