Douse

You can douse a grease fire by covering the pan with a lid.

The rain wasn't heavy enough to douse the fire.

Set fire to your matches! / Douse them in gasoline!

swing i' th'air, or douse in water

The man who doused the fire was told to put the remainder of the coal into the bucket and then give the bucket to the soldier.

Once you feel confident in your visualizations, you may douse the candle by blowing it out.

Now he rushed to the platform edge carrying a full fire bucket, in a forlorn attempt to douse the flames as the now brightly burning wagon rolled past.

Trump made efforts to douse the flames with ever-shifting explanations, excuses and distractions but merely poured fuel on the fire.

In winter a douse in cold water helps the looks and adds to the style of the carcass, but they should be thoroughly dried before packing.

Douse the topsail!