Slake

Pronunciation: /ˈslæk/

Slake (verb)

  1. To drink enough to stop feeling thirsty.
  2. To satisfy a strong feeling or need.
  3. To mix a substance with water to make it less active.

Examples

  • A cold drink can slake your thirst on a hot day.
  • He slaked his thirst with a glass of water.

Common collocations: slake thirst, slake with water, slake curiosity, slake hunger, slake lime

Synonyms of Slake

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Slake

  • when discussing increasing intensity or desire
  • when discussing making a situation worse