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1. quench
verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] satisfy (thirst).
Etymology
- quench (English)
- acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. quench
verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] suppress or crush completely.
Etymology
- quench (English)
- acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. quench
verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] put out, as of fires, flames, or lights.
Synonyms
Etymology
- quench (English)
- acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. quench
verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid.
Antonyms
Etymology
- quench (English)
- acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. quench
verb. ['ˈkwɛntʃ'] reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance.
Synonyms
Etymology
- quench (English)
- acwencan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))