douse

[daʊs]

douse Definition

• 1. to pour a liquid over something or someone, especially in order to put out a fire
• 2. to make something wet by throwing water on it
• 3. to stop a light or fire from burning by pouring water or another liquid on it

Using douse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "douse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The firefighters doused the flames with water.

• Example

  He doused his head with cold water to cool down.

• Example

  She doused the candles before leaving the room.

douse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for douse

• extinguish
• quench
• soak
• wet
• smother

Antonyms for douse

• ignite
• kindle
• light

Phrases with douse

• douse the lights

  to turn off the lights

  Example

  Can you douse the lights before you leave?

• douse the flames

  to put out a fire

  Example

  The fire department was able to douse the flames quickly.

• douse oneself in something

  to cover oneself in a liquid

  Example

  She doused herself in perfume before going out.

Origins of douse

from Middle English 'dowsen', meaning 'to strike with a heavy object'

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Summary: douse in Brief

The verb 'douse' [daʊs] means to pour a liquid over something or someone, especially to put out a fire. It can also mean to make something wet by throwing water on it or to stop a light or fire from burning by pouring water or another liquid on it. Examples include 'The firefighters doused the flames with water.' and 'She doused the candles before leaving the room.' Phrases include 'douse the lights,' 'douse the flames,' and 'douse oneself in something.'