sop vs dowse

sop and dowse both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
sop	Yes	No	Yes	No
dowse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, sop and dowse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of sop include douse, drench, soak, souse.

sop (noun)	dowse (noun)
a concession given to mollify or placate	searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
piece of solid food for dipping in a liquid

sop (verb)	dowse (verb)
cover with liquid; pour liquid onto	cover with liquid; pour liquid onto
dip into liquid	slacken
be or become thoroughly soaked or saturated with a liquid	use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
give a conciliatory gift or bribe to	wet thoroughly