quench
verb (used with object)
to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).
quenched
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past participleof quench.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof quench.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
quenchverb (used with object)to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.).
Example Sentences
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I sipped on this drink during a midday walk and it kept me cool, quenched and satisfied.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2025
Electrons in metals tend to show only one behavior at zero temperature, when all kinetic energy is quenched.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 29, 2024
At this point near Gennadi village, its climate change-fueled fury was only quenched by the sea.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
“We’ve fought fire with fire, never thinking that fire is sometimes best quenched with water. This approach failed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
His eyes kept trying to ignite, but the hurricane quenched his flames.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
