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quench

quench [ kwench ] (past and past participle quenched, present participle quench·ing, 3rd person present singular quench·es)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. satisfy thirst: to satisfy a thirst by drinking something

2. extinguish fire: to put out a fire or light

3. suppress feeling: to suppress a feeling completely, especially enthusiasm or desire

4. cool metal: to cool hot metal by plunging it into cold water or other liquid

[ Old English ācwencan< Germanic]

quench·er noun
quench·less adjective
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