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Sunk or submerged under water
“I've seen a few, but this is the first time I found a drowned victim with such a big smile on his face.”
Adrift or missing in the sea or ocean
Drenched with water, or other liquid
Completely overcome or helpless, especially with distress or exhaustion
Past tense for to die through submersion in and inhalation of water
“The waves thundered around him, and Andover Lashk did his best not to drown.”
Past tense for to cover completely with water, as of a flood
“Around the country, the great flood would drown dozens of towns and cities.”
Past tense for to soak or wet thoroughly in liquid
“Drown the pears in the sweet wine and let them simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.”
Past tense for to be, or cause to be, wet or waterlogged
“This is where my thoughts deepen, this bed that I sleep in, where my tears drown the sheets, and my bones weaken.”
Past tense for to overwhelm with an excessive amount of something
“My professional position forced me to get right back to business, so I had no choice but to drown myself in work immediately.”
(figurative) Past tense for to stifle or suppress a quality or characteristic
“Even the wet rains of the past week were not wet enough to dampen our spirits or drown our enthusiasm.”
Past tense for to muffle, deaden or mask the sound of
“She screamed into the pillow pulled over her head to drown the sound.”
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