quench

quench · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To satisfy a thirst by drinking.

  2. 2.

    To extinguish a fire or light.

  3. 3.

    To suppress or satisfy a feeling or desire.

  4. 4.

    [metallurgy]To rapidly cool hot metal by immersion in liquid.

Related words

Antonyms: ignite, kindle
See also: extinguish, satisfy, slake
Synonyms: extinguish, satisfy, slake

Etymology

From Old English cwencan ("to extinguish"), causative of cwincan ("to go out").