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Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
An easing of intensity or severity
Fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations or needs
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