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drown in Latin

drown in Latin is mergō, summergō — drown means to die, or to kill, by being unable to breathe underwater.

drown in Latin

mergō
verb
summergō
verb

What does "drown" mean?

  1. verb To die, or to kill, by being unable to breathe underwater.
    "The lifeguard rescued a swimmer before he could drown."
  2. verb To overwhelm or completely cover, often used figuratively.
    "Her voice was drowned out by the roaring crowd."
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drown in a sentence

  • The lifeguard rescued a swimmer before he could drown.
  • The garden was drowned by days of heavy rain.
  • Her voice was drowned out by the roaring crowd.
  • He tried to drown his sorrows after the breakup.

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What is "drown" in Latin?

"drown" in Latin is mergō, summergō. drown means: To die, or to kill, by being unable to breathe underwater.

How do you use "drown" in a sentence?

Example: "The lifeguard rescued a swimmer before he could drown." In Latin, "drown" is mergō, summergō.

Are there other ways to say "drown" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "drown": mergō, summergō.

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