quenched; quenching; quenches
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a
b
: to put out the light or fire of
quench glowing coals with water
c
: to cool (something, such as heated metal) suddenly by immersion (as in oil or water)
d
: to cause to lose heat or warmth
… you have quenched the warmth of France toward you …—
Alfred Tennyson
Alfred Tennyson2
a
: 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
Lucius Garvinthe praise that quenches all desire to read the book—T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliot
b
: to terminate by or as if by destroying : eliminate
The Commonwealth party quenched a whole generation of play-acting …—Margery Bailey
Margery Baileyquench a rebellion
c
: to relieve or satisfy with liquid
quenched his thirst at a wayside spring
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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Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Fenty Hair – The Rich One Moisture Repair Conditioner gives my hair just enough so it’s quenched, but not weighed down.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Both beverages can quench thirst and provide necessary nutrients, like vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Some people may think the couple's drama is even deserved in cases like this, while others are rushing to quench their curiosity about what even is an open marriage.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Quench.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quench. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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