quench (kw nch)tr.v. quenched, quench·ing, quench·es 1. To put out (a fire, for example); extinguish. 2. To suppress; squelch: The disapproval of my colleagues quenched my enthusiasm for the plan. 3. To put an end to; destroy. 4. To slake; satisfy: Mineral water quenched our thirst. 5. To cool (hot metal) by thrusting into water or other liquid. [Middle English quenchen, from Old English -cwencan (in  cwencan, to quench).]quench  a·ble adj.quench er n.quench less adj. |
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