1. to pour water or other liquid over something; to soak thoroughly
Usage: past tense of ‘douse’
2. to extinguish a fire or light by pouring water on it or removing fuel
Usage: past tense of ‘douse’

Examples

• The firefighters doused the flames with water from their hoses.
• She doused herself with cold water to cool off after the run.
• He quickly doused the campfire before leaving the site.
• The protesters were doused with water cannons by police.
• Rain doused the barbecue, forcing the party indoors.
• The chef doused the flaming pan with wine to extinguish it.
• They doused the torches at midnight to end the ceremony.