The Dictionary of Internal Security

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drowning - noun MP3
 
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Def: 1. death by not being able to breathe under water 2. killing somebody by pushing them under water
Example: 1. The cause of his death was drowning and the manner of death was accidental. 2. There are three common criminal means which shut down the respiratory system: strangulation, drowning, and smothering.
 
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  • drown
 
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