Quench and Smoulder

Opposite meaning words

Quench verb - To cause to cease burning.

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Smoulder is an antonym for quench.

Nearby Words: quenching, quencher

Smoulder verb - Burn slowly and without a flame.

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Quench is an antonym for smoulder in yearn for topic.

Nearby Words: smouldering, smouldered

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