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extinguish
[ik-sting-gwish]
verb (used with object)
to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted).
to extinguish a candle.
to put an end to or bring to an end; wipe out of existence; annihilate.
to extinguish hope.
to obscure or eclipse, as by superior brilliance.
Law., to discharge (a debt), as by payment.
extinguish
/ ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ /
verb
to put out or quench (a light, flames, etc)
to remove or destroy entirely; annihilate
archaic, to eclipse or obscure by or as if by superior brilliance
law to discharge (a debt)
Other Word Forms
- extinguishable adjective
- extinguishment noun
- nonextinguishable adjective
- nonextinguished adjective
- preextinguish verb (used with object)
- preextinguishment noun
- self-extinguishing adjective
- unextinguishable adjective
- unextinguished adjective
- extinguisher noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of extinguish1
Word History and Origins
Origin of extinguish1
Example Sentences
By 7:30 p.m., all active flames were extinguished and forward progress had been stopped, according to the LAFD.
At a stroke he has extinguished any notion of self-interest.
Full containment, however, will require the use of heavy equipment to extinguish burned material along the control lines, according to fire officials, who warn of potential delays on the 405 Freeway.
A large fire has gutted a former additional needs school in East Dunbartonshire, with crews still attempting to extinguish the flames.
Part of the ground floor of the restaurant was damaged by the flames, which were extinguished by 22:30.
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