dousing

[dous-ing]

dousing Definition

• 1. to pour a liquid over something or someone, especially in order to put out a fire
• 2. to 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

• soak
• drench
• dampen

Antonyms for dousing

• dry
• dehydrate

Phrases with dousing

• douse the lights

  to turn off the lights

  Example

  Can you please douse the lights before leaving the room?

• douse the fire

  to extinguish a fire

  Example

  The fire department arrived quickly and doused the fire.

• douse the enthusiasm

  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.'