[+ obj] 1 a : to cause (a fire) to stop burning by pouring or spraying water on it : to extinguish (a fire) with water
▪ It took firefighters 15 minutes to douse the blaze. ▪ She managed to douse the flames with water.
b : to turn off (a light)
▪ Don't forget to douse the lights before coming to bed. 2 : to cover (someone or something) with a liquid — usually + in or with ▪ The books were doused in gasoline and set on fire. ▪ She doused herself with perfume.
▪ It took firefighters 15 minutes to douse the blaze. ▪ She managed to douse the flames with water.
b : to turn off (a light)
▪ Don't forget to douse the lights before coming to bed.





