Douse
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Meanings of Douse
Verb
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To jump into water suddenly.
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To fall into water quickly.
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To put out a fire or a light.
Explanation of the word: Douse
Douse means to pour water on something to make it wet or to put out a fire. Like when you pour water on a campfire to stop it from burning.
Translations for the word: Douse
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Douse
To 'douse' means to pour water over something or to put out a fire.
You pronounce 'douse' like 'dows' (rhymes with house).
The word 'douse' comes from the Middle English word 'dousen', which means to plunge or immerse.
The word 'douse' in Hindi is 'बुझाना' (Bujhānā).