Maroon Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Maroon [muh-roon]

NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE

Verb

Leave (someone) trapped and alone in an inaccessible place.

Adjective

Of a brownish-red colour.

Noun

A brownish-red coloured person.

Example

“I was left marooned alone on the island.”

“The authorities at the airport marooned me there.”

Synonyms

Strand, Cast away, Abandon, Leave, Desert, Forsake

Antonyms

Care, Help, Maintain, Rescue, Save