drown

/dɹˈa‍ʊn/

/ˈdɹaʊn/

to drown

MAIN VERB

cover completely or make imperceptible

synonyms : overwhelm

to die from being under water too long

get rid of as if by submerging

kill by submerging in water

be in danger of dying from submersion in a liquid and asphyxiation

be covered with or submerged in a liquid

synonyms : swim

Examples

1. I'm drowning in unpaid bills.

2. He was drown with too much camera flashes and media attention.

3. Remember that good swimmers are often drowned.

4. He was in the pub drowning his sorrows after the break-up of his relationship.