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douse Synonyms

Another word for douse

Choosing another word for douse depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To pour a liquid over something; to drench or soak thoroughly.

Usage Example

"The chef decided to drench the roasted vegetables in olive oil before serving."

Strongest
drench
soak
Strong
saturate
souse
splash
slosh

• verb (Context 2)

To extinguish or put out (a fire or light).

Usage Example

"Be sure to extinguish the campfire completely before heading into your tent for the night."

Strongest
extinguish
put out
quench
Strong
snuff out
smother

• noun (Context 3)

A drenching with liquid or a sudden plunge into water.

Usage Example

"A quick drenching of cold water woke the sleepy campers right up."

Strongest
drenching
soaking
Strong
ducking
dunking

• verb (Context 4)

To lower or slacken (a sail) quickly (in nautical usage).

Usage Example

"The captain ordered the crew to strike the topsail as the squall approached."

Strongest
strike
Strong
lower
take in

Opposites of douse

The opposite of douse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ignite
light
hoist
dry
kindle
raise
parch
dehydrate
See all opposites of douse

• Nearby Words

dour
dourly
douro
douse
doux
dove
dovekie

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Douse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/douse
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