Definition of extinguish

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  • extinguish is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
  • extinguish is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
  • extinguish is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of extinguish

  • extinguish by crushing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. crush out
    2. press out
    3. stub out
  • kill in large numbers (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. annihilate
    2. carry off
    3. decimate
    4. eliminate
    5. eradicate
    6. wipe out
  • put an end to; kill (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. snuff out
  • put out, as of fires, flames, or lights (verb)

    Examples

    1. Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained

    Synonyms

    1. blow out
    2. quench
    3. snuff out
  • terminate, end, or take out (verb)

    Examples

    1. Socialism extinguished these archaic customs

    Synonyms

    1. do away with
    2. eliminate
    3. get rid of

See definition of extinguish in Merriam Webster