The verb drown means to die from inhaling water into the lungs and being unable to breathe. It is possible to drown in a small amount of water even an inch or two in a bathtub.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Drown
Usage Examples
Emigration is no longer a solution it's a defeat. People are risking death, drowning every day, but they're knocking on doors that are not open.
We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge.
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Other Usage ExamplesAnxiety is love's greatest killer. It makes others feel as you might when a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he will strangle you with his panic.
We are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom. The world henceforth will be run by synthesizers, people able to put together the right information at the right time, think critically about it, and make important choices wisely.