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douse

[daʊs]

douse Definition

  • 1to pour a liquid over something or someone, especially in order to put out a fire
  • 2to make something wet by throwing water on it
  • 3to 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

Antonyms for douse

Phrases with douse

  • to turn off the lights

    Example

    Can you douse the lights before you leave?

  • to put out a fire

    Example

    The fire department was able to douse the flames quickly.

  • 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.'