quench vs subdue

quench and subdue both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
quench	No	No	Yes	No
subdue	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, subdue is a hypernym of quench; that is, subdue is a word with a broader meaning than quench:

Other hypernyms of quench include conquer, stamp down, suppress.

As verbs, subdue is a hypernym of quench; that is, subdue 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
subdue: bring under control by force or authority

Other hypernyms of quench include conquer, stamp down, suppress.

quench (verb)	subdue (verb)
suppress or crush completely	correct by punishment or discipline
cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid	bring under control by force or authority
reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance	make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
satisfy (thirst)	get on top of; deal with successfully
suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device	hold within limits and control
put out, as of fires, flames, or lights	put down by force or intimidation