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Synonyms & Antonyms of quench
1
to cause to cease burning
- we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
Synonyms for quench
- blanket,
- douse
- (also dowse),
- extinguish,
- put out,
- snuff (out)
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2
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
- this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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The first known use of quench was in the 12th century
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