macerate vs douse

macerate is a noun but douse is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
macerate	Yes	No	Yes	No
douse	No	No	Yes	No

macerate (noun)	douse (noun)
a macerated substance, sometimes used to infuse vodka with flavor.

macerate (verb)	douse (verb)
soften, usually by steeping in liquid, and cause to disintegrate as a result	cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
become soft or separate and disintegrate as a result of excessive soaking	slacken
cause to grow thin or weak	lower quickly
separate into constituents by soaking	immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
	dip into a liquid
	wet thoroughly
	put out, as of a candle or a light