quench

/kwˈɛnt‍ʃ/

/ˈkwɛntʃ/

[verb]

to quench

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

satisfy (thirst)

synonyms : allay

assuage

slake

suppress or crush completely

synonyms : quell

squelch

cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid

reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance

electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device

put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

synonyms : blow out

extinguish

snuff out

antonyms : ignite

Examples

1. The refreshing mombin juice quenched my thirst on a hot summer day.

2. The deer cautiously approached the watering hole to quench its thirst.

3. Distant water will not quench your immediate thirst, and it's important to address pressing issues first.

4. When my colleague tried to solve a problem with a quick fix, I reminded them that dirty water will quench fire.