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- pronunciation:
- ihk
stIng
gwihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
extinguishes, extinguishing, extinguished |
definition 1: |
to put out; stop the burning of.
The fire department extinguished the fire and saved the house.Please extinguish the lights before you go to bed.
- synonyms:
- quench
- antonyms:
- ignite, kindle, light
- similar words:
- smother
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definition 2: |
to put an end to.
The thunder and lightning extinguished all hope of a walk on the beach.- synonyms:
- abolish, kill
- antonyms:
- kindle
- similar words:
- demolish, remove, ruin, trample
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related words: |
eliminate, eradicate, exterminate, kill, stamp |
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derivations: |
extinguishable (adj.), extinguishment (n.) |
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