quenched meaning

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quenched (adjective): allayed.

quenched has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

quenched as an adjective

  1. allayed
    • his thirst quenched he was able to continue

    Synonyms: satisfied, slaked

    Similar: mitigated

  2. subdued or overcome
    • the quelled rebellion
    • an uprising quenched almost before it started
    • a squelched rumor

    Synonyms: quelled, squelched

    Similar: suppressed

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