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drenching

/drɛnʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does drenching mean?

verb

To soak or saturate thoroughly with liquid, often to the point of being dripping wet. To overwhelm or flood with a strong emotion or sensation.

Example

"The heavy rain drenched the streets, making them impassable."

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