1. to pour water or other liquid on something; to soak thoroughly
2. to extinguish a fire or light by pouring water on it or removing fuel

Examples

• The firefighters doused the flames with water.
• She doused herself with cold water to cool off.
• Please douse the campfire before leaving.
• The sudden rain doused our picnic plans.
• He doused the torch in the bucket of sand.
• The gardener doused the plants during the drought.
• They quickly doused the burning logs.