Douse and Dampen

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Douse verb - To make wet.

Usage example: the heavy rains thoroughly doused the tourists strolling the town streets

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Dampen is a synonym for douse in moisten topic. In some cases you can use "Dampen" instead a verb "Douse".

Nearby Word: dousing

Dampen verb - To make or become slightly or moderately wet.

Usage example: dampen a paper towel with water and use it to clean up the mess

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Douse is a synonym for dampen. Sometimes you can use "Douse" instead a verb "Dampen".

Nearby Words: damp, damper, dampening, dampness, damping

douse light

dampen light

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