| Front | slake \SLAYK\ |
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| Back | verb 1. To allay (thirst, desire, wrath, etc.) by satisfying. 2. To cool or refresh: He slaked his lips with ice. 3. To make less active, vigorous, intense, etc.: His calm manner slaked their enthusiasm. |
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