Douse | Mean of douse in English Dictionary

/ˈdaʊs/

• Verb
• to cause (a fire) to stop burning by pouring or spraying water on it
1. It took firefighters 15 minutes to douse the blaze.
2. She managed to douse the flames with water.
• to turn off (a light)
1. Don't forget to douse the lights before coming to bed.
• to cover (someone or something) with a liquid
1. The books were doused in gasoline and set on fire.
2. She doused herself with perfume.