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DROWNING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Drowning.

Drowning - as a verb

Cover completely or make imperceptible

Example: "I was drowned in work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overwhelmsubmerge

Get rid of as if by submerging

Example: "She drowned her trouble in alcohol"

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

Example: "The child drowned in the lake"

Kill by submerging in water

Example: "He drowned the kittens"

Be covered with or submerged in a liquid

Example: "The meat was swimming in a fatty gravy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swim

Be in danger of dying from submersion in a liquid and asphyxiation

Example: "The divers saved the drowning child"

Drowning - as a noun

An instance of a person or animal drowning.

Example: "It's dangerous to swim in that river — there were three drownings there last year."

Example Sentences

"The lifeguard quickly jumped into the water to rescue the drowning swimmer."
"The documentary highlighted the dangers of drowning in open water."
"The victim's family mourned the tragic drowning of their loved one."
"The lifeguard performed CPR on the drowning child until help arrived."
"The lifeguard's quick response prevented a drowning incident at the pool."
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Word Game Points

Is DROWNING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drowning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DROWNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DROWNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drowning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DROWNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DROWNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drowning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DROWNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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