How to pronounce douse

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What douse means

verb

To put out a flame or a light

In a sentence: Before bed, the campers doused the fire with a bucket of water.

Where it comes from: Its origin isn't certain. It is probably related to old words that meant to plunge down or to fall clumsily.

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