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assuage vs quench

quench vs assuage

assuage and quench both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assuage No No Yes No
quench No No Yes No
As verbs, assuage and quench are synonyms defined as:
  • assuage and quench: satisfy (thirst)
Other synonyms of assuage include allay, slake.
assuage (verb) quench (verb)
provide physical relief, as from pain suppress or crush completely
satisfy (thirst) cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of 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 assuage and quench

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