Meaning Of Quench

v. t.

To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; -- said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to quench flame; to quench a candle; to quench thirst, love, hate, etc.

v. t.

To cool suddenly, as heated steel, in tempering.

v. i.

To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool.