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maroons

The word “maroons” has 2 syllables: ma-roons

It's pronounced as /məˈrunz/

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In the thesaurus, “maroons” has 38 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for maroons along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for maroons

Antonyms for maroons

Meanings of maroons

  • noun
    1. An escaped negro slave of the Caribbean and the Americas or a descendant of escaped slaves.
    2. A castaway; a person who has been marooned.
    3. A rich dark red, somewhat brownish, color.
    4. A rocket-propelled firework or skyrocket, often one used as a signal (e.g. to summon the crew of a lifeboat or warn of an air raid).
    5. An idiot; a fool.
  • verb
    1. To abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a desert island.

Example Sentences

  • The deep maroons and gold tones gave the room a regal feel.
  • The artist often uses rich maroons in her abstract paintings.
  • Autumn leaves display beautiful maroons and oranges each year.
  • The fabric came in several shades of maroons and browns.
  • He preferred darker maroons over bright reds for his designs.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maroons, such as: abandons, abjures, cuts off, delivers, deserts, discards, disowns.

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