Extinguish Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭk-stĭnggwĭsh
To cause to stop burning or giving light
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. douse
  2. put out
  3. quench
  4. snuff out
To destroy
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. annihilate
  2. wipe out
  3. eradicate
  4. exterminate
  5. abolish
  6. blot out
  7. clear
  8. erase
  9. extirpate
  10. kill
  11. liquidate
  12. eliminate
  13. stub-out
  14. snuff out
  15. obliterate
  16. remove
  17. root
  18. rub out
  19. stamp out
  20. uproot
  21. crush-out
  22. decimate
  23. press-out
  24. carry off
Antonyms:
  1. create
  2. bear
To put an end to, especially formally and with authority
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abolish
  2. abrogate
  3. annihilate
  4. annul
  5. cancel
  6. invalidate
  7. eliminate
  8. negate
  9. nullify
  10. set-aside
  11. vitiate
  12. void
  13. get-rid-of
  14. do-away-with
To put an end to or make extinct; destroy:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. annihilate

Words Related to Extinguish

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Extinguish Sentence Examples

  • She adjusted the pillow and reached across him to extinguish her cigarette.

  • Where an effective sealing of the mine is impracticable it is sometimes possible to extinguish the fire from the outside of the mine by constructing a large reservoir or tank in the upper part of the mine-shaft and suddenly releasing a large volume of water by opening dischargedoors.

  • To safely extinguish a campfire, cover it with dirt and then pour water over the area.

  • Firefighter worked quickly to extinguish the blaze using hose reels.

  • The most effective way to extinguish the flame of a candle is to use a candle snuffer.

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