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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
02
to make a sound or noise so loud that it covers up other sounds
Transitive: to drown out a sound
drown out
v
Example
In the vast landscape, the distant hills appeared to drown out the details of the smaller features.
The bright stage lights had the ability to drown out the facial expressions of the performers.
The strong aroma of the flowers could drown out the scent of other less fragrant plants.
The vibrant colors of the artwork were so captivating that they seemed to drown out the surrounding dullness.
The discordant sounds of construction drowned out the music.
