drown

US /draʊn/
UK /draʊn/
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1.

verdrinken

die through submersion in and inhalation of water

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He almost drowned when his boat capsized.
Hij verdronk bijna toen zijn boot kapseisde.
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Many people drown in floods every year.
Veel mensen verdrinken elk jaar in overstromingen.
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submergesinkimmerse
2.

onderdompelen, verdrinken

cover or submerge (something) in liquid

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The heavy rain drowned the entire valley.
De zware regen verdronk de hele vallei.
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He drowned his sorrows in alcohol.
Hij verdronk zijn verdriet in alcohol.
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floodinundatesubmergeimmerse
3.

overstemmen, overweldigen

make (a sound) inaudible by being much louder

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The loud music drowned out their conversation.
De luide muziek overstemde hun gesprek.
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His voice was almost drowned by the applause.
Zijn stem werd bijna overstemd door het applaus.
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overwhelmoverpowermufflesmother
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drown outdrown your sorrows