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DOUSED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Doused.

Doused - as a verb

Put out, as of a candle or a light

Example: "Douse the lights"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put out

Wet thoroughly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dowse

Dip into a liquid

Example: "He dipped into the pool"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dipduck

Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

Example: "Dip the garment into the cleaning solution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dipdunkplunge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immerseplunge
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lower quickly

Example: "Douse a sail"

Slacken

Example: "Douse a rope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dowse

Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

Example: "Souse water on his hot face"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dowsedrenchsoaksop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
wet
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He doused the fire with water to extinguish it."
"She doused herself with perfume before leaving the house."
"The chef doused the salad with dressing."
"The protesters doused the police with paint."
"He doused his clothes in gasoline before setting them on fire."
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Word Game Points

Is DOUSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, doused is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOUSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DOUSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, doused is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOUSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DOUSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, doused is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOUSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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