Synonyms for dowse

Synonyms for (noun) dowse

Synonyms: dowse, dowsing, rhabdomancy

Definition: searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod

Similar words: divination, soothsaying, foretelling, fortune telling

Definition: the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means


Synonyms for (verb) dowse

Synonyms: douse, dowse, drench, soak, sop, souse

Definition: cover with liquid; pour liquid onto

Usage: souse water on his hot face

Similar words: wet

Definition: cause to become wet

Usage: Wet your face


Synonyms: douse, dowse

Definition: slacken

Usage: douse a rope

Similar words: remit, slacken

Definition: make slack as by lessening tension or firmness


Synonyms: dowse

Definition: use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal

Similar words: divine

Definition: search by divining, as if with a rod

Usage: He claimed he could divine underground water


Synonyms: douse, dowse

Definition: wet thoroughly

Similar words: wet

Definition: cause to become wet

Usage: Wet your face


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