Douse and Sponge

Douse

Douse verb - To rid oneself of (a garment).

Sponge and douse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sponge" instead a verb "Douse".

Nearby Word: dousing

Sponge

Sponge verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.
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Synonyms for Sponge

Douse and sponge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Douse" instead a verb "Sponge".

Nearby Words: spongy, sponger, sponged, sponging
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