HyperDic: quenched

English > 2 senses of the word quenched:
ADJECTIVEallquenched, satisfied, slakedallayed
allquenched, quelled, squelchedsubdued or overcome
English > quenched: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningallayed.
Example"his thirst quenched he was able to continue"
Synonymssatisfied, slaked
Broadermitigatedmade less severe or intense
English > quenched: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningsubdued or overcome.
Example "an uprising quenched almost before it started"
Synonymsquelled, squelched
BroadersuppressedKept from public knowledge by various means

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