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/kwɛntʃ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
to satisfy (thirst or desire) by drinking or causing to drink.
After the long hike, I drank water to quench my thirst.
to put out or extinguish (a fire or light).
The firefighters worked quickly to quench the flames that engulfed the building.
to suppress or extinguish (a feeling or a desire).
She tried to quench her excitement as she waited for the surprise party.
to cool (a hot object) suddenly by immersion in a liquid.
The blacksmith quenched the hot iron in water to harden it.
Etymology
Middle English 'quenchen', Old English 'cwencan' meaning 'to extinguish, to quench'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quench one's thirst
To drink to satisfy thirst.
quench the flames
To extinguish a fire.
quench a desire
To satisfy a strong wish or urge.
Related Words
satisfy
To meet the needs or desires of someone.
extinguish
To put out (a fire or light).
douse
To pour a liquid over; to extinguish.
Slang Meanings
To drink alcohol to excess.
After a long week, he just wanted to go out and quench his thirst at the bar.
To end an emotional or intense situation.
There's nothing like a good joke to quench the tension in the room.