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quench

Meaning of “quench”

Sense 1: To put out or extinguish. Sense 2: To satisfy thirst. Sense 3: By figure, to suppress, stop, or deprive of active effect.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
12 occurrences12 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 14:7

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Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
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1611 witness · Matthew 12:20 · retained source text

A bruised reed shal he not breake, and smoking flaxe shall he not quench, till he send forth iudgment vnto victory.

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To extinguish or put out; to still, repress, allay, check, or stifle; to satisfy thirst.

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