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drench Synonyms
Another word for drench
Choosing another word for drench depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To make someone or something thoroughly wet; to soak completely.
Usage Example
"A sudden thunderstorm drenched the spectators before they could reach the stadium exits."
Strongest
soak
saturate
douse
Strong
souse
steep
Weak
imbue
• noun (Context 2)
A heavy fall of rain or a thorough soaking with liquid.
Usage Example
"The sudden summer soaking left the hikers looking for shelter under the dense canopy."
Strongest
soaking
downpour
Strong
deluge
cloudburst
• noun (Context 3)
A large dose of liquid medicine administered to an animal, typically poured down the throat of livestock.
Usage Example
"The veterinarian prepared an antiparasitic draught for the flock of sheep."
Strong
draught
dose
Weak
potion
• verb (Context 4)
To force an animal, especially livestock, to swallow a liquid dose of medicine.
Usage Example
"The farmer had to dose the cattle to prevent worm infestations during the wet season."
Strong
dose
medicate
Opposites of drench
The opposite of drench shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
dry
parch
dehydrate
desiccate
drought
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Drench. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/drench