marooning

[məˈruːnɪŋ]

marooning Definition

to leave someone in a place from which they cannot escape, especially an island.

Using marooning: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "marooning" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The pirates marooned the sailor on a deserted island.

  • Example

    He was marooned in the wilderness with no food or water.

  • Example

    The storm marooned us on the island for three days.

marooning Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for marooning

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Summary: marooning in Brief

The verb 'marooning' [məˈruːnɪŋ] means to leave someone in a place from which they cannot escape, especially an island. It is often used in the context of being stranded or abandoned, as in 'The pirates marooned the sailor on a deserted island.'