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    quench

    quench - Dictionary definition and meaning for word quench

    Definition
    (verb) satisfy (thirst)
    Synonyms : allay , assuage , slake
    Example Sentence
    • The cold water quenched his thirst
    Definition
    (verb) put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
    Synonyms : blow out , extinguish , snuff out
    Example Sentence
    • Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained
    • quench the flames
    • snuff out the candles
    Definition
    (verb) electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device Definition
    (verb) suppress or crush completely
    Synonyms : quell , squelch
    Example Sentence
    • squelch any sign of dissent
    • quench a rebellion
    Definition
    (verb) reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance Definition
    (verb) cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
    Example Sentence
    • quench steel
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for quench

rhymes with drench (which also means the same).

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quench == quen(queen)+ ch(cha), so u urged your queen(gf or wife)to get you a cup of cha(tea or drinks).

its satisfying that the QUE moved few iNCH

lunch satisfy and suppress your hunger.

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