Synonyms of quenched

quenched 1 of 2

adjective

as in damped

Related Words

• damped
• extinguished
• choked
• smothered
• doused
• stamped (out)
• snuffed (out)
• suffocated
• dead

Dissimilar Words

• kindled
• ignited
• inflamed
• lit
• burning
• aflame
• fiery
• blazing
• flaming
• afire
• alight
• live
• aglow
• flickering
• combusting
• smoldering
• flaring
• glowing
• hot
• conflagrant
• ablaze
• red-hot
• sizzling
• broiling
• scorching
• searing
• piping hot
• scalding
• roasting

quenched

2 of 2

verb

past tense of quench

1

as in extinguished

to cause to cease burning

we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extinguished
• doused
• blanketed
• put out
• snuffed (out)
• smothered
• choked
• blew out
• suffocated
• stamped (out)
• stubbed
• snubbed (out)
• rubbed out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lit
• fired
• ignited
• kindled
• inflamed

2

as in satisfied

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

this lemonade really quenches my thirst

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satisfied
• slaked
• satiated
• sated
• assuaged
• indulged
• alleviated
• gratified
• relieved
• lightened
• humored
• catered (to)
• saturated
• cloyed
• surfeited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulated
• excited
• aroused
• piqued
• teased
• tantalized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quenched

Adjective

Ideal for thick, natural hair, the cream formula moisturizes quenched curls with ingredients such as silk protein, coconut oil, and shea butter. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025

Verb

Through a blend of camellia alba, blue ginger, hyaluronic acid, and vitamins C and E, this antioxidant-rich mist delivers not only a refreshingly cool sensation, but ensures your skin is protected against antioxidants and quenched. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

In all the time since, the water flowed through that line under the many incarnations of the Sunset Strip, feeding smaller pipes that quenched a growing metropolis that expanded from about 500,000 people to 4 million. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

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

My need to roam was quenched by her. — Literary Hub, 15 May 2026

But within a couple of weeks, my skin felt noticeably calmer—less redness, smoother texture, and overall more quenched. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Apr. 2026

My skin was quenched and cleansed at once, and Vargas’ fluency in her craft made the time absolutely fly by. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Mar. 2026

Under the cover of night on July 30, 1949, the Amethyst quenched all its lights on board and shadowed a passing Chinese merchant ship, the Kiangling Liberation, following it through the tricky shoals of the river. — Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026

Thirst finally quenched, the animal stood up, took a suitably epic pee, then walked toward the spot where our vehicle was parked. — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026