douse

• Verb, das bedeutet, Flüssigkeit über etwas zu gießen oder zu schütten, ein Feuer oder Licht zu löschen, oder etwas gründlich mit Feuchtigkeit zu durchtränken.

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.

   Übergießen

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

   Synonymedrenchfloodinundatesaturatesoakwet

   Antonymebakedehydratedesiccatedryparchscorchseartoast

2. ExtinguishB2formal

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

   Löschen

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

   Synonymeextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

   Antonymeignitekindlelightstart

3. Soak thoroughlyB2informal

   To make something completely wet.

   Durchnässen

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

   Synonymedelugedrenchimmersesaturatesoaksousesteep

   Antonymedehydratedesiccatedry