"Douses" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Douses" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Douses" Meaning

to extinguish or put out (a flame, light, or fire)

"Douses" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "Douses"


1. Fire Safety

The fire extinguisher quickly douses the flames, putting out the small blaze in the kitchen.

2. Sports

The pitcher aims to douse the opposing team's hopes by striking out their star player.

3. Metaphorical Expression

The party atmosphere was doused when the emcee announced the surprise cancellation of the headlining act.

4. Biblical Context

Jesus douses the oil shortage by performing miracles, explaining the abundant supply that followed.

5. Everyday Life

After a long, tiring day, a refreshing dip in the cool pool helps to douse her fatigue.

"Douses" Similar Words

Dourdan

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Dourdan is a noun. It refers to a small town in the Essonne department in the Île-de-France region of France.

Dourer

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Dourly

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In a dourly manner means to do something with a gloomy or sour disposition; expressing a lack of enthusiasm or pleasure, often with a sense of reluctance or disinterest.

Dourness

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Dourness refers to a stern, unfriendly, or unsmiling quality; a gloomy, sullen, or sulky disposition. It can also mean a lack of cheerfulness, brightness, or warmth in one's personality or behavior.

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Douse

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To douse something or someone means to put out or extinguish it, typically by covering or pouring something over it. It can also mean to overwhelm or overwhelm with something, such as a rapid and intense emotion or a great amount of something.

Doused

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To douse something or someone means to extinguish or put out a fire, or to pour or sprinkle a liquid over something to cool it or quench its flames. It can also mean to overwhelm or overwhelm with something such as emotions, words, or experiences. For example: "The firefighters quickly doused the flames to prevent the building from spreading."

Dousing

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Dousing is the act of extinguishing or putting out a fire, usually by pouring or spraying water or other extinguishing agent on it. It can also refer to the act of reducing or pouring out a liquid, such as oil or wine, in a ritualistic or ceremonial manner. In a broader sense, dousing can mean to suppress or quench something, such as a passion or enthusiasm.

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Dovekey

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