Meaning of 水を注す in Japanese

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Definition of 水を注す

  1. (exp, v5s) to pour water (into); to dilute with water

    人の話に水を差さないでくれ。
    Don't throw a wet blanket over our conversation.

  2. to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water (on); to put a damper on; to estrange (people)
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