"Quinch" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Quinch" Meaning

To reduce or restrain the amount or degree of something, typically in a way that is perceived as harsh or severe.

Example: "The new government has quinched the flow of foreign investment in the country."

(This word is rare or obsolete, but it is the opposite of "to flush" or "to increase". The related word "quench" is more common and means to satisfy or allay a desire or need, often in a complete or definitive way.)

"Quinch" Examples

Quinch

- A wise grandfather, quinching in his armchair, watched the storm outside.
- The heavy precipitation was going to quinch any outing plans; no one ventured out.
- I quinched the fire before leaving the cabin; it was getting too cold inside.
- The storm may quinch the blossoming flowers but its beauty didn't last long.
- A fierce argument may quinch the once nurturing relationship between them.