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present tense third-person singular of quench
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1
to cause to cease burning
- we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
Synonyms for quenches
- blankets,
- douses
- (also dowses),
- extinguishes,
- puts out,
- snuffs (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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