SLAKING Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word slaking. (close relations)
Definition of SLAKING
Best Alternative Words for SLAKING
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| quench | verbv | |||||||
verb • satisfy (thirst) • put out, as of fires, flames, or lights • suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit, or suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device • suppress or crush completely • reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance • cool (hot metal) by plunging into cold water or other liquid | ||||||||
| extinguish | verbv | |||||||
verb • extinguish by crushing • put an end to; kill • put out, as of fires, flames, or lights • terminate, end, or take out • kill in large numbers | ||||||||
| slack | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • dust consisting of a mixture of small coal fragments and coal dust and dirt that sifts out when coal is passed over a sieve • a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality • a stretch of water without current or movement • a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot • the quality of being loose (not taut) • a cord or rope or cable that is hanging loosely adjective satellite • not tense or taut • flowing with little speed as e.g. at the turning of the tide • lacking in rigor or strictness verb • avoid responsibilities and work, be idle • be inattentive to, or neglect • release tension on • make less active or fast • become slow or slower • make less active or intense • become less in amount or intensity • cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water | ||||||||
| abate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make less active or intense • become less in amount or intensity | ||||||||
| allay | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the intensity of or calm • satisfy (thirst) | ||||||||
| assuage | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • satisfy (thirst) • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||||
