drown

Definition

  • verb: to die by being underwater too long and unable to breathe
  • verb: to become 'drowned'
  • usually + 'out'
  • synonyms: submerge, inundate, overpower

Examples

  • 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.

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