Douse and Plunge

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Douse

Douse verb - To sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid.

Usage example: douse the grapes in water to remove any grit

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Plunge is a synonym for douse in dip topic. In some cases you can use "Plunge" instead a verb "Douse", when it comes to topics like drench. popular alternative

Nearby Word: dousing

Plunge

Plunge verb - Immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate.

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Douse is a synonym for plunge in immerse topic. You can use "Douse" instead a verb "Plunge", if it concerns topics such as dip, submerge. popular alternative

Nearby Words: plunged, plunging, plunger

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Common collocations

fire	douse fire	plunge fire
country	douse country	plunge country

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