Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extinguish
verb
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Definition
To put out or to cease the burning of something.
Examples
- The firemen worked hard to extinguish the flames.
- She tried to extinguish her worries by focusing on her breathing.
- Water is commonly used to extinguish a fire.
Meaning
Extinguish means to make something stop burning or to bring an end to a situation.
Synonyms
- put out
- quench
- snuff out
- terminate
- eliminate
