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Quench
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
1. 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. Ere our blood shall quench that fire. Shak. The supposition of the lady's death Will quench the wonder of her infamy. Shak.
2. To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.
Synonyms: extinguish; still; stifle; allay; cool; check.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool. [R.] Dost thou think in time She will not quench! Shak.