quench

transitive verb

To put out (a fire, for example); extinguish.

transitive verb

To suppress; squelch.

transitive verb

To slake; satisfy.

transitive verb

To cool (hot metal) by thrusting into water or other liquid.

noun

The act of quenching or extinguishing; also, the state of being extinguished.

To extinguish or put out, as fire.

To extinguish or allay; stop; put an end to, as thirst.

To relieve the thirst of.

To suppress; stifle; check; repress; destroy: as, to quench a passion or emotion.

To lay or place in water, as a heated iron. See temper.