Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Marooning.
Marooning - as a noun
A person who is stranded (as on an island)
Example: "When the tide came in i was a maroon out there"
A dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
An exploding firework used as a warning signal
Marooning - as an adjective satellite
Marooning - as a verb
Leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
Example: "The travellers were marooned"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strandLeave stranded on a desert island without resources
Example: "The mutinous sailors were marooned on an island"
Example Sentences
"The pirates carried out the marooning of their captives as punishment."
"Some castaways resort to marooning themselves on remote islands to escape civilization."
"The marooning of the sailors was a cruel and heartless act."
"The marooning of Robinson Crusoe on a deserted island is a famous story."
"The marooning of the explorers left them to fend for themselves in a harsh environment."
Word Game Points
Is MAROONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, marooning is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MAROONING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is MAROONING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, marooning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMAROONING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is MAROONING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, marooning is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMAROONING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.