quench

US /kwentʃ/
UK /kwentʃ/
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1.

satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking

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He drank a large glass of water to quench his thirst.
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Nothing could quench her desire for adventure.
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satisfyslakesatiategratifyappease
2.

extinguish (a fire)

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The firefighters worked quickly to quench the flames.
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Water is used to quench the burning embers.
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extinguishput outdousesmother
3.

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

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The blacksmith would quench the hot iron in a barrel of water.
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The steel was heated and then rapidly quenched to harden it.
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coolchilltemper