douse
verb/daʊs/
Frequency rank: #18,808 most common English word
Meaning
To extinguish or drench with water or another liquid.
Example sentence
The firefighters worked quickly to douse the flames before they spread to nearby buildings.
Synonyms & related words
- extinguish
- quench
- smother
- drench
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