Synonyms for

Quench

Verb / kwentʃ / Another word for quench — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to satisfy one's thirst by drinking or to extinguish a fire or flame

Synonyms & similar words

ignite blowout quell squelch assuage slake snuffout extinguish allay satisfy slake quell douse extinguish cool allay relieve assuage appease pacify ease alleviate mitigate diminish sate fulfill gratify suffice

Example sentences

  1. I need to quench my thirst with a glass of water.
  2. The firefighters worked hard to quench the fire.
  3. I tried to quench my hunger with a snack.
  4. He poured water on the flames to quench them.
  5. She quenched her curiosity by reading a book about the topic.

Quotes

  • 'All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes, a fire shall be woken, a light from the shadows shall spring; renewed shall be blade that was broken, the crownless again shall be king.' - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
  • 'Better to die on one's feet than to live on one's knees.' - Emiliano Zapata
  • 'I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.' - Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

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