Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "douse" can be used as verb, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

hose down

Derived Terms

douser dousing-chock

Etymologically Related To

doss dust

Context

nautical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

blow out dip dunk extinguish furl immerse plunge quench remit roll up slacken snuff out souse wet

Manner Of

roll up slacken snuff out wet

Related Terms

blow duck extinguish fall haste immerse plunge put out slacken strike stroke water

Synonym Network

dip drench dunk

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