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dowse

verb

/daʊz/

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

drench, soak, extinguish, splash

dry, dehydrate

dowse with water, dowse the flames, dowse for water

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

to clear someone of blame or suspicion

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict