Douse Definition & Meaning
douse
- verb
- put out, as of a candle or a light; "Douse the lights"
- wet thoroughly
- dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool"
- immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint"
- lower quickly; "douse a sail"
- slacken; "douse a rope"
- cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"
"Douse" in song lyrics
See how douse is used in real songs:
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"Pretty sure the amounts a little more then a douse"
Mr. Hyde f/ Necro — Knife In Your Spine (Satanic Wordsplay) -
"I'm on fire, the flame's too hot to douse"
Queen Latifah — Come Into My House -
"Spit downpours like rain, I douse"
The Rodentz — Copper Arms
Words that rhyme with douse
Usage tips for "douse"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "douse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for douse to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does douse mean?
- put out, as of a candle or a light; "Douse the lights" wet thoroughly dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool" immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint" lower quickly; "douse a sail" slacken; "douse a rope" cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"
- What part of speech is douse?
- Douse is a verb.
- How many definitions does douse have?
- Douse has 7 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).