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No longer alight or in existence
Pleasantly satisfied or full, as with food
Containing, soaked in, or covered in water
Past tense for to satisfy or fulfill, especially thirst
“The beer failed, however, to quench his thirst, and his strength was so reduced, that he took three hours to accomplish the distance.”
Past tense for to relieve or alleviate (a demand, desire or feeling)
“He knew it had been Jamie's choice to go, but nonetheless, Dan still could not quench his overwhelming sense of guilt.”
Past tense for to extinguish a flame or fire
“It took several fire departments to eventually quench the blaze, but not before smoke blotted out the view of Manhattan from Jersey.”
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