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quenching

 

[ kwɛnʧɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thirst

To satisfy one's thirst by drinking.

Synonyms

satiate, satisfy, slake

Examples of usage

  • I quenched my thirst with a glass of cold water.
  • She quenched her thirst with a refreshing lemonade.
Context #2 | Verb

desire

To satisfy or extinguish (a desire, a feeling).

Synonyms

fulfill, sate, satisfy

Examples of usage

  • He quenched his desire for adventure by traveling to exotic places.
  • The success of the project quenched her hunger for recognition.

Translations

Translations of the word "quenching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extinção

🇮🇳 शमन

🇩🇪 Löschen

🇮🇩 pembasahan

🇺🇦 гасіння

🇵🇱 gaszenie

🇯🇵 消火

🇫🇷 extinction

🇪🇸 extinción

🇹🇷 söndürme

🇰🇷 소화

🇸🇦 إخماد

🇨🇿 zhášení

🇸🇰 hasenie

🇨🇳 淬火

🇸🇮 gašenje

🇮🇸 slökkun

🇰🇿 сөндіру

🇬🇪 ჩაქრობა

🇦🇿 söndürmə

🇲🇽 extinción

Etymology

The word 'quenching' has its roots in Old English 'cwench', which means to extinguish or put out. Over time, the meaning of 'quench' evolved to include satisfying thirst or desire. The verb 'quench' is commonly used in English language to describe the act of satisfying a physical or emotional need.

See also: unquenchability, unquenchable.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,251, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.