quench

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verb

Definition of QUENCH

1

to cause to cease burning <we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed>

Synonyms blanket, douse (also dowse), put out, quench, snuff (out)

Related Words choke, smother, suffocate; blow out, rub out, snub (out), stamp (out), stub

Antonyms fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light

2

to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire) <this lemonade really quenches my thirst>

Synonyms assuage, quench, sate, satiate, slake

Related Words cater (to), gratify, humor, indulge; alleviate, lighten, relieve; cloy, saturate, surfeit

Near Antonyms arouse, excite, pique, stimulate; tantalize, tease