<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to allay (thirst, desire, wrath, etc.) by satisfying.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li><p>relieve</p></li><li><p>gratify</p></li><li><p>quench</p></li><li><p>satisfy</p></li><li><p>to cool or refresh: He slaked his lips with ice.</p></li><li><p>to make less active, vigorous, intense, etc.: His calm manner slaked their enthusiasm.</p></li><li><p>to cause disintegration of (lime) by treatment with water.</p></li><li><p>to moisten; wet: To thicken the sauce, add a tablespoon of cornstarch slaked with a little cold water.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Obsolete:</strong></p><ul><li>to make loose or less tense; slacken.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>(of lime) to become slaked.</li></ul><p><strong>Archaic:</strong></p><ul><li>to become less active, intense, vigorous, etc.; abate.</li></ul>