drown

1 of 1verb

/draʊn/

Forms:drowns,drowning,drowned,drowned

to be immersed or covered by a liquid

As the rain poured down, the streets became flooded, and cars drowned in the rising water.
The toddler laughed as he played in the puddles, causing his tiny boots to drown in muddy water.
As the river flooded its banks, entire fields drowned in the surging water.
The gardeners were delighted as the rain showered the plants, and the flowers drowned in much-needed water.
In the midst of the tropical storm, the coastline drowned in torrential rain and powerful winds.

Synonyms:

to die from being under water too long

Despite efforts to rescue him, the swimmer tragically drowned in the river.
The boat capsized during the storm, and passengers feared they might drown before help arrived.
A sudden rip current caught the surfer off guard, and he struggled not to drown in the powerful waves.
During the flood, several animals drowned as their habitats were submerged in rising waters.

to overpower, suppress, or overwhelm something

transitive

Her enthusiasm for the project was so infectious that it managed to drown any doubts the team had.
The intense emotions of the moment were enough to drown any rational thoughts in their minds.
In the chaos of the protest, chants and slogans threatened to drown the speeches of the organizers.
The rapid success of the new product launch threatened to drown the company's customer support with inquiries.

to cause someone to die by submerging them in water

transitive

The villain attempted to drown his victim by holding their head underwater.
The suspect was arrested for attempting to drown his business partner in the swimming pool.
The murderer confessed to attempting to drown the victim in the lake to conceal the crime.
The sinister plot in the novel involved a villain's attempt to drown the protagonist in a hidden underwater chamber.