Synonyms of quenches

quenches

verb

present tense third-person singular of quench

1

as in extinguishes

to cause to cease burning

we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extinguishes
• douses
• blankets
• snuffs (out)
• suffocates
• puts out
• smothers
• chokes
• blows out
• stamps (out)
• stubs
• snubs (out)
• rubs out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignites
• fires
• lights
• inflames
• kindles

2

as in satisfies

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

this lemonade really quenches my thirst

Synonyms & Similar Words

• satisfies
• slakes
• satiates
• assuages
• sates
• alleviates
• relieves
• indulges
• gratifies
• lightens
• saturates
• caters (to)
• humors
• cloys
• surfeits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stimulates
• excites
• arouses
• piques
• teases
• tantalizes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quenches

The $10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Do something that quenches your curiosity without throwing everything off balance. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

This super-moisturizing yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026

Perhaps one of its most famous ads, a 1992 ad starring Cindy Crawford, who quenches her thirst with a Pepsi, actually lost out to a Nike commercial featuring Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026

Think of the 5-3-1 rule like a beauty treatment for the soul, rehydrating bonds like a hyaluronic acid serum quenches thirsty skin. — Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025

When human emotion about injustice threatens to overcome us, the Christ – the true idea of God, Love – quenches the flames of anger to reveal divine Love as the only power in the universe. — Larissa Snorek, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Nov. 2025

Available in 21 shades, the lightweight cream also does it without creasing, quenches your skin with a smoothing, soothing blend of glycerin, vitamin E, and caffeine, and doubles as a highlighter, thanks to its light-reflecting properties. — Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

Whether for an exhilarating romance overseas or a new study that quenches your curiosity, your heart longs for growth, expansion and wisdom. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025