Extinguisht

Pronunciation: /ˈɪkstɪŋɡwɪʃˈti/

Extinguisht (verb)

  1. to stop a fire from burning or to make something stop existing.
  2. to make a strong feeling or desire go away.

Examples

  • Firefighters extinguish flames quickly to prevent damage.
  • Time can extinguish feelings of sadness over time.

Common collocations: extinguish a fire, extinguish flames, extinguish hope, extinguish desire

Synonyms of Extinguisht

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Extinguisht

  • to start a fire or cause to burn
  • to light or set on fire