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drowning

/ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
Main Example

The waves threatened to drown the small boat.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To cause someone or something to be submerged in water and unable to breathe.

Other Example

The child slipped and almost drowned in the pool.

Heavy rain can drown the flowers in the garden.

He was afraid the storm would drown his fishing gear.

Synonyms

drown in sorrow

drown out noise

drown one's fears

Synonyms

submerge

sink

immersion

drowning

/ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
Main Example

The drowning of the swimmer was a tragic event.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The act of being submerged in water and unable to breathe.

Other Example

The drowning of the child shocked the community.

He survived a near drowning while swimming in the lake.

The news reported a drowning at the beach yesterday.

Synonyms

prevent drowning

drowning accident

drowning victim

Synonyms

submersion

sinking

asphyxiation

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