maroon (Meaning)
maroon (n)
a person who is stranded (as on an island)
a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
an exploding firework used as a warning signal
maroon (v)
leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
leave stranded on a desert island without resources
maroon (s)
of dark brownish to purplish red
maroon (n.)
In the West Indies and Guiana, a fugitive slave, or a free negro, living in the mountains.
A brownish or dull red of any description, esp. of a scarlet cast rather than approaching crimson or purple.
An explosive shell. See Marron, 3.
maroon (v. t.)
To put (a person) ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave him to his fate.
maroon (a.)
Having the color called maroon. See 4th Maroon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of maroon
Synonyms:
- renounce
- relinquish
- repudiate
- vacate
- hand over
- ignore
- disregard
- reject
- escape
- forget
- throw out
- sacrifice
- cut off
- abjure
- deliver
- take off (from)
- discard
- distance
- retreat (from)
- disown
- surrender
- yield
- jettison
- junk
- withdraw (from)
- give up
- shuck (off)
- separate (from)
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
maroon Sentence Examples
- The ship was marooned on a desolate island after being caught in a fierce storm.
- The hiker became marooned in the dense forest when his GPS device failed.
- The car was marooned in the snowdrift, its wheels spinning uselessly.
- The maroon leather armchair contrasted boldly against the cream-colored walls.
- The maroon nail polish complemented her elegant evening gown.
- The maroon curtains cast a warm glow over the cozy bedroom.
- The maroon tiles in the bathroom gave it a sophisticated and timeless look.
- The maroon velvet dress made her feel regal and confident.
- The maroon rose symbolized love, passion, and desire.
- The maroon backpack stood out among the sea of black and navy school bags.
FAQs About the word maroon
a person who is stranded (as on an island), a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color, an exploding firework used as a warning signal, leave stranded or is
desert, strand,leave, shed, forsake, fling, ditch, quit, scrap, abandon
own, have, own, withhold, retain, keep, reserve, possess, possess, retain
The ship was marooned on a desolate island after being caught in a fierce storm.
The hiker became marooned in the dense forest when his GPS device failed.
The car was marooned in the snowdrift, its wheels spinning uselessly.
The maroon leather armchair contrasted boldly against the cream-colored walls.
