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to drown
01
to be immersed or covered by a liquid
Intransitive: to drown in sth
Examples
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.
02
to die from being under water too long
Intransitive
Examples
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.
03
to overpower, suppress, or overwhelm something
Transitive: to drown sth
Examples
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.
04
to cause someone to die by submerging them in water
Transitive: to drown sb
Examples
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.
