drown
71To drown up — Drown Drown, v. t. 1. To overwhelm in water; to submerge; to inundate. They drown the land. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. To deprive of life by immersion in water or other liquid. [1913 Webster] 3. To overpower; to overcome; to extinguish; said… …
72drown out — {v.} To make so much noise that it is impossible to hear (some other sound). * /The children s shouts drowned out the music./ * /The actor s words were drowned out by applause./ …
73drown out — {v.} To make so much noise that it is impossible to hear (some other sound). * /The children s shouts drowned out the music./ * /The actor s words were drowned out by applause./ …
74drown one's sorrows — verb to drink heavily to commiserate oneself …
75Drown some worms — go fishing …
76drown some worms — Australian Slang go fishing …
77drown out — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. silence, overwhelm, muffle; see hush 1 …
78drown\ out — v To make so much noise that it is impossible to hear (some other sound). The children s shouts drowned out the music. The actor s words were drowned out by applause …
79drown one's sorrows in drink — drink alcohol to forget one s troubles …
80drown out — cause not to be seen or heard by overpowering it (i.e. with noise or commotion) …