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What does the word doused mean?

"Doused" means to pour a liquid over something or to extinguish something, especially a fire, by pouring liquid over it.

Here are some examples:

* "The firefighters doused the flames with water." (Extinguished the fire)

* "He doused the burning wood with gasoline." (Poured gasoline on the burning wood)

* "The chef doused the chicken in a spicy sauce." (Poured sauce over the chicken)

The word "doused" can also be used figuratively to describe being overwhelmed by something.

* "He was doused in guilt after the accident." (He felt overwhelmed with guilt)

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