Quench and Quash

Quench

Quench verb - To cause to cease burning.

Quash is a synonym for quench in continue topic. In some cases you can use "Quash" instead a verb "Quench", when it comes to topics like destroy.

Nearby Words: quenching, quencher

Quash

Quash verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.
Usage example: the dictator commanded the army to quash the uprising without mercy

Quench is a synonym for quash in suppress topic. You can use "Quench" instead a verb "Quash", if it concerns topics such as continue, destroy, put an end to.

Nearby Word: quashing

Common collocations

hunger quench hunger quash hunger
rumors quench rumors quash rumors
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