quenches
The word “quenches” has 2 syllables: quench-es.
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɛn.tʃɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for quenches?
In the thesaurus, “quenches” has 16 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quenches along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quenches
- allay
- alleviate
- appease
- assuage
- dampen
- douse
- extinguishes
- quash
- quell
- sate
- satiate
- satisfies
- slake
- slakes
- snuff out
- suppress
Antonyms for quenches
- aggravate
- arouses
- deprive
- dissatisfy
- dry
- encourage
- excites
- fires
- ignites
- inflames
- intensify
- kindles
- lights
- provoke
- stimulates
Meanings of quenches
- verb
- To satisfy, especially an actual or figurative thirst.
- To extinguish or put out (as a fire or light).
- To cool rapidly by dipping into a bath of coolant, as a blacksmith quenching hot iron.
- To terminate or greatly diminish (a chemical reaction) by destroying or deforming the remaining reagents.
- To rapidly change the parameters of a physical system.
Example Sentences
- Quenches your thirst like nothing else on a hot summer day.
- Drinking water is essential, it quenches your body's need for hydration.
- This fruit smoothie not only tastes great but also quenches your hunger.
- The sound of rain quenches the parched earth's longing for moisture.
- A heartfelt conversation with a friend often quenches the soul's need for connection.
On this page you'll find 31 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quenches, such as: aggravate, allay, alleviate, appease, arouses, assuage, dampen.
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