douses (Meaning)
douses
extinguish, to put out, to throw a liquid on, blow, stroke, a heavy drenching, to fall or become plunged into water, slacken, to plunge into water, take off, doff, to stick into water, slosh, to take in
Synonyms & Antonyms of douses
Synonyms:
- shivers
- whips
- counter-blows
- larrups
- knockdowns
- sucker punches
- body blows
- counter-strokes
- whippings
- swings
- busts
- beatings
- crunchers
- boxes
- lefts
- counterstrokes
- sidewinders
- counterpunches
- kayos
- drubbings
- uppercuts
- batterings
- roundhouses
- pastings
- thrashings
- counterblows
- rabbit punches
- KOs
- lickings
- cracks
- right-handers
- rights
- counters
Antonyms:
douses Sentence Examples
- The firefighter douses the flames with water to prevent their spread.
- The gardener douses the plants with fertilizer to nourish their growth.
- The swimmer douses themselves in sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun's harmful rays.
- The chef douses the steak with a marinade to enhance its flavor.
- The mechanic douses the engine with oil to lubricate its parts.
- The pharmacist douses the pills with a coating to make them easier to swallow.
- The artist douses the canvas with paint to create a vibrant masterpiece.
- The janitor douses the floor with disinfectant to kill germs and bacteria.
- The farmer douses the crops with pesticide to protect them from insects and pests.
- The animal lover douses the stray cat with flea powder to rid it of parasites.
FAQs About the word douses
extinguish, to put out, to throw a liquid on, blow, stroke, a heavy drenching, to fall or become plunged into water, slacken, to plunge into water, take off, do
slaps, strokes, pokes, knocks, pounds, spanks, licks, slams, punches, swipes
dons, wears, slips (into), puts on, throws (on),clothes, suits, bedecks,dresses, rigs
The firefighter douses the flames with water to prevent their spread.
The gardener douses the plants with fertilizer to nourish their growth.
The swimmer douses themselves in sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun's harmful rays.
The chef douses the steak with a marinade to enhance its flavor.
