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/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To put out (a fire, light, etc.)
The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the raging blaze.
To cause to cease; put an end to.
His ambition was extinguished after the failure of his first business.
To destroy or eliminate completely.
The new regulations aim to extinguish illegal fishing practices.
Etymology
Middle English 'extinguishe', from Latin 'extinguere', meaning 'to quench, put out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
extinguish a flame
to put out a fire
extinguish hopes
to destroy or ruin someone's hopes
extinguish a thirst
to satisfy a need for drink
Related Words
extinction
the state of a species, family, or larger group being or becoming extinct.
extinguishable
capable of being extinguished.
Slang Meanings
To end someone's hopes or ambitions.
He totally extinguished my dreams of becoming a musician.
To eliminate someone from a situation.
He tried to extinguish the competition in the race.