Definition of quenches

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  • quenches is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 22
  • quenches is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 22
  • quenches is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 24

Definition of quenches

  • satisfy (thirst) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The cold water quenched his thirst

    Synonyms

    1. allay
    2. assuage
    3. slake
  • suppress or crush completely (verb)

    Examples

    1. quench a rebellion

    Synonyms

    1. quell
    2. squelch
  • put out, as of fires, flames, or lights (verb)

    Examples

    1. quench the flames

    Synonyms

    1. blow out
    2. extinguish
    3. snuff out
  • cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid (verb)

    Examples

    1. quench steel
  • electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device (verb)
  • reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance (verb)

See definition of quenches in Merriam Webster