Quench /(?)/
Quench
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Quenched; p. pr. & vb. n. Quenching
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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.
Ere our blood shall quench that fire.
The supposition of the lady's death Will quench the wonder of her infamy.
- To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.
Quench
v. i.
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To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool. [R.]
Dost thou think in time She will not quench!