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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of quenching
1
as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
we thoroughly quenched the campfire before we headed to bed
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as in satisfying
to put a complete end to (a physical need or desire)
this lemonade really quenches my thirst
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“Quenching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quenching. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.
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