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doused Meaning & Definition

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What Does Doused Mean?

Doused is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of douse.

Doused Definition (Verb)

  1. simple past and past participle of douse

Verb

  1. To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
  2. To fall suddenly into water.
  3. To put out; to extinguish.

Verb

  1. To strike, beat, or thrash.
  2. To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

    Douse the topsail!

Synonyms of Doused

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Doused in a Sentence

Douse the topsail!

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Doused

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