The difference between Douse and Kindle

When used as nouns, douse means a sudden plunging into water, whereas kindle means a group of kittens.

When used as verbs, douse means to plunge suddenly into water, whereas kindle means to young.


Kindle is also adjective with the meaning: pregnant.

check bellow for the other definitions of Douse and Kindle

  1. Douse as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.

  2. Douse as a verb (intransitive):

    To fall suddenly into water.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Hudibras"

  3. Douse as a verb (transitive):

    To put out; to extinguish.

  1. Douse as a noun:

    A sudden plunging into water.

  1. Douse as a verb (transitive):

    To strike.

  2. Douse as a verb (transitive, nautical):

    To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly

    Examples:

    "Douse the topsail!"

  1. Douse as a noun:

    A blow; stroke.

  1. Kindle as a verb (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare):

    To young; to .

  1. Kindle as a noun (rare, collective):

    A group of kittens.

    Examples:

    "A kindle of kittens."

  1. Kindle as an adjective (of an animal):

    pregnant

  1. Kindle as a verb (transitive):

    To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

  2. Kindle as a verb (transitive, figuratively):

    To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

    Examples:

    "He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers."

  3. Kindle as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):

    To begin to grow or take hold.