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Stranded, especially in a place that is isolated or desolate
“The Army authorities also used a helicopter and airdropped around 8,000 food packets to marooned villagers.”
Having been shunned or rejected by others
Stranded as a result of a shipwreck
(of a sailing ship) Unable to move due to a lack of wind
One who is shipwrecked
Past tense for to abandon in a remote, desolate place, as on a deserted island
“After their shipwreck, the crew decided to maroon the captain on a deserted island as punishment for his treachery.”
Past tense for to let someone down by abandoning or neglecting them
Past tense for to leave or cause to remain behind
Past tense for to eject or dump, such as from a craft or vessel, so as to lighten the load
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