Meaning of 'drown'

verb

die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating

Example: "The child drowned in the lake"

verb

get rid of as if by submerging

Example: "They drowned their troubles in alcohol."

verb

kill by submerging in water

Example: "They tried to down me during the interrogation."

verb

cover completely or make imperceptible

Example: "I was drowned in work"

Synonyms: submerge

verb

be covered with or submerged in a liquid

Synonyms: swim