Word Meaning

quench definition and meaning

v. t. To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; -- said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to quench flame; to quench a candle; to quench thirst, love, hate, etc.
v. t. To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.
v. i. To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool.

Crossword clues for quench

- Extinguish a fire
- Satisfy (thirst)
- Satisfy one’s thirst
- Slake one’s thirst