submerge (v.)

  1. sink below the surface; go under or as if under water

    [ Syn: submerse ]

  2. cover completely or make imperceptible; I was drowned in work; The noise drowned out her speech

    [ Syn: drown , overwhelm ]

  3. put under water; submerge your head completely

    [ Syn: submerse ]

  4. fill or cover completely, usually with water

    [ Syn: inundate , deluge ]

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