douse /daʊs/verb 5noun 2forms 3 verb5 •To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.Set fire to your matches! / Douse them in gasoline! — 2018 •To fall suddenly into water.swing i' th'air, or douse in water — 1662 •To put out; to extinguish.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. — 1999 •To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenlyDouse the topsail! •To strike, beat, or thrash. noun2 •A sudden plunging into water.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. — 1911 •A blow or strike, especially to the face. formsdoused · dousing · douses
