Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quinch
verb
/kwɪnʧ/
Definition
To quench is to satisfy thirst or to extinguish a fire.
Examples
- Drinking water will quench your thirst after a long run.
- The firefighters worked hard to quench the flames of the burning building.
Meaning
To put an end to something, particularly a thirst or a source of discomfort.
Synonyms
- Extinguish
- Satisfy
- Suppress
- Mitigate
