Word Definitions & Examples
verb
Sense 1
"quench metal"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 2
reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
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Sense 3
"The cold water quenched his thirst"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb
Sense 4
electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
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Sense 5
"squelch any sign of dissent"
"quench a rebellion"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb
Sense 6
"Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"
"quench the flames"
"snuff out the candles"
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
33
Times Searched
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