Synonyms of quench

quench

verb

ˈkwench 

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• light
• fire
• ignite
• inflame
• kindle

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quench

Both of these melons are hydrating foods that can help quench thirst. — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

And that one gallon that quenched crops? — Emily Cureton Cook, ProPublica, 26 June 2026

From sparkling canned drinks to wine and beer and specialty fruit juices, the drink selection at your local Trader Joe's includes a vast array of ways to quench your thirst, especially during the warmer months. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026

Water does far more than quench thirst. — Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 June 2026