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DROWNS

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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Drowns.

Drowns - 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"

Example Sentences

"He drowns his sorrows in alcohol every night."
"The intense rainfall drowns the crops."
"He drowns in paperwork at his busy job."
"The overwhelming sadness nearly drowns him."
"She drowns herself in work to avoid dealing with her personal issues."
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Word Game Points

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

DROWNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DROWNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drowns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DROWNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DROWNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drowns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DROWNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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