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quench vs stamp down

stamp down vs quench

quench and stamp down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quench No No Yes No
stamp down No No Yes No
As verbs, stamp down is a hypernym of quench; that is, stamp down is a word with a broader meaning than quench:
  • quench: suppress or crush completely
  • stamp down: bring under control by force or authority
Other hypernyms of quench include conquer, subdue, suppress.
As verbs, stamp down is a hypernym of quench; that is, stamp down is a word with a broader meaning than quench:
  • quench: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device
  • stamp down: bring under control by force or authority
Other hypernyms of quench include conquer, subdue, suppress.
quench (verb) stamp down (verb)
suppress or crush completely bring under control by force or authority
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 quench and stamp down

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