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to drown out
[phrase form: drown]
01
to make something indistinguishable due to a more dominant or overwhelming factor
Transitive: to drown out a quality
Examples
The vibrant colors of the artwork were so captivating that they seemed to drown out the surrounding dullness.
02
to make a sound or noise so loud that it covers up other sounds
Transitive: to drown out a sound
Examples
The loud music from the party began to drown out the conversations in the room.
