dousing

[dous-ing]

dousing Definition

  • 1to pour a liquid over something or someone, especially in order to put out a fire
  • 2to make someone wet by throwing water on them

Using dousing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dousing" 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 off.

  • Example

    She was doused in champagne after winning the race.

dousing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dousing

Antonyms for dousing

Phrases with dousing

  • to turn off the lights

    Example

    Can you please douse the lights before leaving the room?

  • to extinguish a fire

    Example

    The fire department arrived quickly and doused the fire.

  • to discourage or dampen someone's excitement or passion

    Example

    The negative feedback from the critics doused the director's enthusiasm for the project.

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Summary: dousing in Brief

The verb 'dousing' [dous-ing] means to pour liquid over something or someone, especially to put out a fire or to make someone wet. It can also mean to turn off the lights or to discourage someone's enthusiasm. Examples include 'The firefighters doused the flames with water.' and 'She was doused in champagne after winning the race.'