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
- extinguish
- quench
- smother
- soak
- wet
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'
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.'
