English Word · Intermediate
douse
To strike, beat, or thrash
Pronunciation: daus
Meaning
To drench with liquid; to extinguish by pouring liquid over.
Example
They had to douse the campfire before leaving the site.
They had to douse the campfire before leaving the site.
Practice tips
- Practice douse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.