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doused

/dɔʊsd/ verb · British & US
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What does doused mean?

verb

To pour or sprinkle liquid over something, typically to extinguish a fire or to cool something down. To soak or saturate something with liquid.

Example

"The fire was quickly doused with water from the fire extinguisher."

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