Douse

Synonyms of douse

• smother
• extinguish
• quench

Antonyms of douse

• light
• ignite
• kindle

Collocations of douse

douse with water

Frequency: 70 %

The firefighters had to douse the flames with water.

douse in gasoline

Frequency: 45 %

He threatened to douse the car in gasoline and set it on fire.

douse with a blanket

Frequency: 30 %

She quickly doused the small fire with a blanket.

douse the lights

Frequency: 25 %

Before going to bed, he doused the lights in the house.

douse a cigarette

Frequency: 15 %

He made sure to douse his cigarette before entering the building.

Idiomatic Expressions for douse

• Phrase: douse oneself in perfume
  Meaning: to apply a large amount of perfume or cologne
  Usage: She doused herself in perfume before going out on her date.