douse
1douse
verb \ˈdau̇s also ˈdau̇z\doused also dowseddous·ing also dows·ing
Definition of DOUSE
transitive verb
1
: to plunge into water
3
: extinguish <douse the lights>
intransitive verb
: to fall or become plunged into water
— dous·er also dows·er noun
Variants of DOUSE
douse also dowse \ˈdau̇s also ˈdau̇z\
Origin of DOUSE
perhaps from obsolete English douse to smite
First Known Use: 1600
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