douse

• فعل يعني سكب سائل على شيء ما، أو إطفاء النار أو الضوء، أو غمر شيء بالسائل أو تشريبه بالبلل.

A verb meaning to pour a liquid over something, to extinguish a fire or light, or to drench thoroughly.

1. Pour liquid overB2formal

   To pour a large amount of liquid over someone or something.

   صبّ سائلًا بغزارة

   • He doused the campfire with water before leaving.
   • She doused the salad with olive oil.
   • The firefighters doused the burning building with foam.

   المرادفاتdrenchfloodinundatesaturatesoakwet

   الأضدادbakedehydratedesiccatedryparchscorchseartoast

2. ExtinguishB2formal

   To put out a fire or light by covering or pouring liquid.

   إخماد

   • They doused the flames with a fire extinguisher.
   • The rain doused the bonfire quickly.
   • He doused the candle before going to bed.

   المرادفاتextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

   الأضدادignitekindlelightstart

3. Soak thoroughlyB2informal

   To make something completely wet.

   تبليل

   • The storm doused everyone at the parade.
   • She doused her hair in the shower.
   • The kids doused each other with water guns.

   المرادفاتdelugedrenchimmersesaturatesoaksousesteep

   الأضدادdehydratedesiccatedry