Synonyms of dousing

Antonyms of dousing

Collocations of dousing

dousing flames
Frequency: 80 %

The firefighters were dousing flames in the burning building.

dousing fire
Frequency: 75 %

She grabbed the fire extinguisher and started dousing the fire.

dousing water
Frequency: 60 %

He was dousing water on the plants to keep them hydrated.

dousing embers
Frequency: 50 %

The campers made sure to douse the embers before leaving the campsite.

dousing candle
Frequency: 45 %

She was dousing the candle before going to bed.

Idiomatic Expressions for dousing

  • 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 a date.