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
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Douse as a verb (ambitransitive):
To plunge suddenly into water; to duck; to immerse.
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Douse as a verb (intransitive):
To fall suddenly into water.
Examples:
"rfquotek Hudibras"
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Douse as a verb (transitive):
To put out; to extinguish.
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Douse as a noun:
A sudden plunging into water.
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Douse as a verb (transitive):
To strike.
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Douse as a verb (transitive, nautical):
To strike or lower in haste; to slacken suddenly
Examples:
"Douse the topsail!"
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Douse as a noun:
A blow; stroke.
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Kindle as a verb (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare):
To young; to .
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Kindle as a noun (rare, collective):
A group of kittens.
Examples:
"A kindle of kittens."
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Kindle as an adjective (of an animal):
pregnant
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Kindle as a verb (transitive):
To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
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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."
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Kindle as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):
To begin to grow or take hold.