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Meaning of extinguishes
The primary meaning of the word "extinguishes" is to cause something, such as a fire, to stop burning or shining.
Etymology of extinguishes
The word "extinguishes" comes from the Latin "extinguere", which means "to quench" or "to put out"
It is derived from "ex" (out) and "stinguere" (to quench)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of putting out fires, and later expanded to include other meanings
Synonyms
annihilates
eradicates
eliminates
destroys
demolishes
abolishes
nullifies
obliterates
quenches
smothers
stifles
suppresses
puts out
snuffs out
douses
blanks
blanks out
blackouts
cancels
discontinues
terminates
ends
stops
ceases
halts
suspends
extinguishing
quells
quiets
silences
mutes
muffles
dampens
deadens
Definitions
- To cause something, such as a fire, to stop burning or shining
- * To put an end to something, such as a right or a claim
- * To make something, such as a feeling or an emotion, disappear or become less intense
Usage Examples
- The fire department extinguishes the flames before they spread to the neighboring building
- * The new policy extinguishes any hope of a pay raise for the employees
- * The medication helps to extinguish the pain and reduce inflammation
Antonyms
ignites
kindles
sparks
fuels
fans
inflames
intensifies
amplifies
increases
enhances
boosts
revives
rekindles
restores
renews
rejuvenates
stimulates
energizes
activates
animates
enlivens