溺れる
1
to struggle in the water;to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe;to (nearly) drown
See also:
溺れ死ぬ (おぼれしぬ)
あなたが助けてくれなかったら私はおぼれていたことでしょう。
If it had not been for your help, I should have drowned.
2
to indulge in;to lose one's head over something;to be addicted;to wallow in
私の父は毎日酒におぼれている。
My father drinks daily.