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allay vs quench

quench vs allay

allay and quench both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allay No No Yes No
quench No No Yes No
As verbs, allay and quench are synonyms defined as:
  • allay and quench: satisfy (thirst)
Other synonyms of allay include assuage, slake.
allay (verb) quench (verb)
satisfy (thirst) suppress or crush completely
lessen the intensity of or calm cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance
satisfy (thirst)
suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Difference between allay and quench

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