Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extinguir
verb
/ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪr/
Definition
To extinguish; to put an end to something, especially a flame, fire, or light.
Examples
- The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguir the blaze that threatened the entire neighborhood.
- He used the heavy blanket to extinguir the campfire before leaving.
Meaning
The act of stopping a fire or a flame from burning; to cause something to cease to exist.
Synonyms
- quench
- snuff out
- put out
- terminate