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Synonyms
quench (kwĕnch)

[Middle English quenchen, from Old English -cwencan (in ācwencan, to quench).]

transitive verb: quenched, quench·ing, quench·es. 

  1. To put out (a fire, for example); extinguish.
  2. To suppress; squelch: The disapproval of my colleagues quenched my enthusiasm for the plan.
  3. To put an end to; destroy.
  4. To slake; satisfy: Mineral water quenched our thirst.
  5. To cool (hot metal) by thrusting into water or other liquid.

derivatives

quench́a·ble
adjective
quench́er
noun
quench́less
adjective