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Meaning of extinguish
The primary meaning of "extinguish" is to stop something from burning or shining.
Etymology of extinguish
The word "extinguish" has its roots in Latin, where "extinguere" means to quench or put out.
The Latin word is a combination of "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 its meaning has since expanded to include other senses of suppression or elimination.
Synonyms
quench
suppress
put out
snuff out
eliminate
annihilate
destroy
abolish
cancel
nullify
terminate
end
cease
halt
stop
quell
subdue
overcome
overpower
overwhelm
conquer
vanquish
defeat
crush
annihilate
obliterate
erase
efface
extinguish
douse
dampen
smother
stifle
suffocate
choke
strangulate
asphyxiate
quash
squash
silence
mute
muffle
hush
quiet
still
pacify
calm
soothe
tranquilize
placate.
Definitions
- To stop something from burning or shining by depriving it of air, fuel, or other essential elements.
- To bring something to an end or abolish it.
- To suppress or eliminate something, such as a feeling, a right, or a claim.
Usage Examples
- The fire department worked to extinguish the flames before they spread to the nearby buildings.
- The new policy aims to extinguish the practice of unfair labor practices in the industry.
- The company's financial troubles threaten to extinguish its chances of recovery.