quench

(verb) satisfy (thirst). Synonyms: slake, allay, assuage. Examples: "The cold water quenched his thirst."

(verb) put out, as of fires, flames, or lights. Synonyms: snuff out, blow out, extinguish. Examples: "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained." "Quench the flames." "Snuff out the candles."

(verb) electronics: suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device.

(verb) suppress or crush completely. Synonyms: squelch, quell. Examples: "Squelch any sign of dissent." "Quench a rebellion."

(verb) reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance.

(verb) cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid. Examples: "Quench steel."