
Drench
Extreme Wetness
Use 'drench' to describe someone or something being extremely wet, usually quickly or unexpectedly.

Walking home without an umbrella, I was drenched by the rain.
Unexpected Situations
'Drench' often implies that the soaking was accidental or unplanned.

The performers were drenched when a water pipe burst overhead.
Negative Connotation
'Drench' can suggest discomfort or inconvenience, unlike simply getting wet.

After the water balloon fight, we were completely drenched and shivering.
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BathDampenDouseFloodHoseImmerseSaturateSoak
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