slake: Meaning and Definition of

slake

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.
4. to cause disintegration of (lime) by treatment with water. Cf.
5. to make loose or less tense; slacken.

1. (of lime) to become slaked.
2. to become less active, intense, vigorous, etc.; abate.