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douse

verb

/daʊs/

Meaning

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

Firefighters doused the flames with water.

douse the flames

extinguish, soak, drench, quench, splash

ignite, kindle, dry

douse the fire, douse with water, douse flames, douse light

To prevent someone from accomplishing something; to cause feelings of annoyance or disappointment.

To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

to demand payment of a debt persistently

To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way