Quench

Definition of Quench

v. t.	1.	To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; - said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to quench flame; to quench a candle; to quench thirst, love, hate, etc. [imp. & p. p. Quenched ; p. pr. & vb. n. Quenching.] Ere our blood shall quench that fire. - Shak. The supposition of the lady's death Will quench the wonder of her infamy. - Shak.
	2.	To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.
v. i.	1.	To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool. Dost thou think in time She will not quench! - Shak.

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