English Synonym Finder

quench

Definitions

To satisfy one's thirst by drinking.

To extinguish a fire or light.

To cool a heated substance, especially metal, by sudden immersion in liquid.

Examples

After the long hike in the desert, he drank a large glass of water to quench his thirst.

The heavy rain helped to quench the forest fire that had been burning for days.

Synonyms

slake satisfy extinguish suppress stifle allay douse

Antonyms

ignite kindle aggravate intensify arouse stimulate excite