quench

verb

ˈkwench

quenched; quenching; quenches

Synonyms of quench next

transitive verb

: put out, extinguish

: to put out the light or fire of

quench glowing coals with water

: to cool (something, such as heated metal) suddenly by immersion (as in oil or water)

: to cause to lose heat or warmth

you have quenched the warmth of France toward you—

Alfred Tennyson

: to bring (something immaterial) to an end typically by satisfying, damping, cooling, or decreasing

a rational understanding of the laws of nature can quench impossible desires—

Lucius Garvin

the praise that quenches all desire to read the book—

T. S. Eliot

: to terminate by or as if by destroying : eliminate

the Commonwealth party quenched a whole generation of play-acting—

Margery Bailey

quench a rebellion

: to relieve or satisfy with liquid

quenched his thirst at a wayside spring

intransitive verb

: to become extinguished : cool

: to become calm : subside

quenchable

ˈkwen-chə-bəl

adjective

quencher noun

quenchless

ˈkwench-ləs

adjective

Examples of quench in a Sentence

we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed this lemonade really quenches my thirst

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Lisa Stardust, Women's Health, 21 July 2023 The result is a refreshing drink with a pleasant taste that will help quench your thirst and replenish your electrolytes. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023 Fast forward to today’s world, and staying hydrated has been elevated beyond quenching thirst. —

Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023 Sure, a glass of cool water can go a long way to quench a dry thirst. —

Rebecca Rakowitz, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023 Choose wisely, and ensure your water isn’t just quenching your thirst but also contributing optimally to your health. —

Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023 His father’s fate hasn’t quenched his thirst for the ocean. —

Catherine Bray, Variety, 18 Aug. 2023 See More

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