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Definition quench in American English

quench verb

[transitive] verb
/kwentʃ/
1

if you quench your thirst, you drink something so that you do not feel thirsty anymore

Synonyms and related words
drink swallow have
1.1

used about other types of feelings or needs

Example

Books have traditionally quenched a child's thirst for knowledge.

Synonyms and related words
replace throw away shed
2

to make a fire stop burning

Synonyms and related words
put out smother extinguish
Definition quench in American English