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What is another word for Drownings?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈa͡ʊnɪŋz] (IPA)

There are numerous synonyms for the term "drownings" which can add variety and depth to your writing. Some of the common synonyms for drownings include suffocation, submersion, immersing, and asphyxiation. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in reference to deaths caused by water immersion. The word "suffocation" can be used to describe a situation where a person has been deprived of oxygen, while "submersion" may indicate that the person has been completely submerged in water. Similarly, "immersing" can describe the act of a person entering water and "asphyxiation" may refer to a situation where there has been a lack of oxygen. Regardless of which synonym you choose to use, it is important to keep in mind the context in which it is being used to ensure clarity in your writing.
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What are the hypernyms for Drownings?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    Fatalities, aquatic disasters, deaths caused by water immersion, deaths due to aquatic activities, fatalities due to lack of oxygen, fatalities due to water-based activities, water accidents.

Usage examples for Drownings

Many stories are told of these wholesale Drownings.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
In 1882, the members of the Fish Commission, studying the frightful record of wrecks and Drownings among the Gloucester and Marblehead fishermen, reached the conclusion that an improved model fishing boat might be the means of saving scores of lives.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
Similar "accidents" occur in rivers, scarce two hundred yards in width; and you yourselves are acquainted with the annual Drownings, even in the narrow and icy Serpentine!
"The Boy Tar"
Mayne Reid

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