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What Does Douse Mean?

Verb

  • To jump into water suddenly.
  • To fall into water quickly.
  • To put out a fire or a light.

Noun

  • A quick jump into water.

Douse — Full Explanation

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.

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Douse Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
बुझाना

bujhana

गिराना

girana

बुझाना

bujhana

Frequently Asked Questions About Douse

What does 'douse' mean?
To 'douse' means to pour water over something or to put out a fire.
How do you pronounce 'douse'?
You pronounce 'douse' like 'dows' (rhymes with house).
What is the origin of the word 'douse'?
The word 'douse' comes from the Middle English word 'dousen', which means to plunge or immerse.
What is the meaning of 'douse' in Hindi?
The word 'douse' in Hindi is 'बुझाना' (Bujhānā).