quench Definition
- 1satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking.
- 2extinguish (a fire).
- 3suppress or crush (a feeling).
Using quench: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quench" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She quenched her thirst with a glass of water.
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The firefighters worked hard to quench the raging fire.
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He tried to quench his anger but failed.
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The government's efforts to quench the rebellion were unsuccessful.
quench Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with quench
quench one's thirst
to satisfy one's thirst by drinking something
Example
After a long hike, we stopped to quench our thirst at a nearby stream.
Example
The government sent in troops to quench the rebellion and restore order.
quench someone's hopes
to disappoint or crush someone's hopes or aspirations
Example
The rejection letter from the university quenched his hopes of attending his dream school.
Origins of quench
from Old English 'cwencan', meaning 'to extinguish'
Summary: quench in Brief
The verb 'quench' [kwentʃ] has three main meanings: to satisfy one's thirst by drinking, to extinguish a fire, and to suppress or crush a feeling. It can be used in phrases like 'quench one's thirst,' 'quench a rebellion,' and 'quench someone's hopes.' Synonyms include 'extinguish,' 'sate,' and 'assuage.'
