douse
/daʊs/
verb
- To pour a liquid over something or someone, often to wet or soak thoroughly.
- The firefighters doused the burning building with water.
- She doused the salad with olive oil and vinegar.
- He accidentally doused his shirt with coffee when the cup tipped over.
- To extinguish a fire or light by covering or pouring liquid on it.
- We used a bucket of sand to douse the campfire before leaving.
- She quickly doused the candle to avoid a fire hazard.
- The rain helped douse the wildfire that had been spreading for days.
- To turn off or put out an electric light or device.
- He doused the television and went to bed.
- Please douse the lights before you leave the room.
- The captain ordered the crew to douse all unnecessary lights during the night watch.
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