Associations to the word «Drench»

Wiktionary

DRENCH, noun. A draught administered to an animal.
DRENCH, noun. (obsolete) A drink; a draught; specifically, a potion of medicine poured or forced down the throat; also, a potion that causes purging.
DRENCH, verb. To soak, to make very wet.
DRENCH, verb. To cause to drink; especially, to dose (e.g. a horse) with medicine by force.
DRENCH, noun. (obsolete) (UK) A military vassal, mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Dictionary definition

DRENCH, verb. Drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged; "The tsunami swamped every boat in the harbor".
DRENCH, verb. Force to drink.
DRENCH, verb. Permeate or impregnate; "The war drenched the country in blood".
DRENCH, verb. Cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face".

Wise words

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