extinguish

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Definition

Put an end to a fire or light by cutting off its fuel or oxygen.

Examples

• Please extinguish your cigarette before entering the building.

• The campers worked together to extinguish the campfire completely with water and dirt.

• Automatic sprinklers are designed to extinguish small fires instantly.

How to Use extinguish

extinguish a fire (collocation)

To put out a blaze. — "The team worked quickly to extinguish the fire."

extinguish hope (collocation)

To make someone lose their hope. — "The bad news extinguished all hope of success."

Synonyms of extinguish

Words with a similar meaning to extinguish:

• put out
• quench
• extinguish
• smother

Antonyms of extinguish

Words with the opposite meaning to extinguish:

• ignite
• kindle

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