Definitions

1. verb

to extinguish or put out a fire; to pour a liquid, especially water, over something.

“The firefighter doused the flames with water.”

2. verb

to overwhelm or confuse someone with too much information.

“The complex instructions doused her with confusion.”

3. noun

the act of extinguishing or putting out a fire.

“The douse of the flames was a relief to the crowd.”

4. noun

the act of pouring a liquid, especially water, over something.

“The douse of water on the hot pavement helped cool it down.”