Synonyms of quench

quench

verb

1

as in to extinguish

to cause to cease burning

we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extinguish
• douse
• dowse
• put out
• blanket
• snuff (out)
• smother
• suffocate
• choke
• blow out
• stamp (out)
• stub
• snub (out)
• rub out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignite
• light
• fire
• inflame
• kindle
• enflame

2

as in to satisfy

to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)

this lemonade really quenches my thirst

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satisfy
• slake
• satiate
• sate
• assuage
• gratify
• alleviate
• relieve
• indulge
• cater (to)
• lighten
• saturate
• humor
• cloy
• surfeit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulate
• excite
• arouse
• pique
• tease
• tantalize