Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maroon
verb
/məˈruːn/
Definition
To leave someone trapped and alone in an uninhabited place.
Examples
- They decided to maroon the pirate on a deserted island.
- After the storm, the crew feared they might be marooned on the atoll.
- In the movie, the hero is marooned far away from civilization.
Meaning
The act of abandoning someone in a remote location, usually on an island.
Synonyms
- stranded
- isolated
- abandon
- desert
