douse

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
2. 2
   To fall suddenly into water.
3. 3
   To put out; to extinguish.
4. 4
   To strike, beat, or thrash.
5. 5
   To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

Noun

1. 1
   A sudden plunging into water.
2. 2
   A blow or strike, especially to the face.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.