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quench one's/someone's thirst
Definition of quench one's/someone's thirst
: to cause oneself/someone to stop feeling thirsty He quenched his thirst by drinking a bottle of water. a drink that will quench your thirst
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quenchplay
: put out, extinguish
: to put out the light or fire of
: to cool (something, such as heated metal) suddenly by immersion (as in oil or water)
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thirstplay
: a sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat associated with a desire for liquids
: the bodily condition (as of dehydration) that induces this sensation
: a desire or need to drink
: to feel thirsty : suffer thirst
: to crave vehemently and urgently after justice
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