extinguished
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt
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Definition of extinguished - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
no lightno longer burning or shining
  • The extinguished campfire left only ashes..
doused quenched
2.
terminationhaving been put to an end or eliminated
  • The threat was finally extinguished.
eradicated terminated
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Origin of extinguished

Latin, exstinguere (to quench)

Terms with extinguished included in their meaning

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fire
extinguished or no longer burning
darkness
extinguished, as of a fire or light
outadv.
extinguished
no longer burning or shining
dousedadj.
firefighting
extinguished by liquid
extinguish
extinguished or put out, as of a fire or light
extinguishing
extinguished or put out
fire off
extinguished, as of a flame
extinguish
become extinguished due to lack of fuel

Examples of extinguished in a sentence

  • After the storm, the extinguished lanterns needed relighting.
  • The fire was extinguished before it spread.
  • All hope seemed extinguished after the defeat.

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  1. French:éteint, éliminé, ...
  2. German:erloschen, ausgelöscht, ...
  3. Italian:spento, eliminato, ...
  4. Spanish:extinguido, eliminado, ...
  5. Portuguese:extinto, eliminado, ...
  6. Chinese:熄灭的, 终结的, ...
  7. Japanese:消えた, 排除された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْطَفِئ, منتهي, ...
  9. Hebrew:כָּבוּי, מְחוּסָּל, ...
  10. Russian:погасший, ликвидированный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загашений, ліквідований, ...
  12. Hindi:बुझा हुआ, समाप्त, ...
extinguish
ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ

Definition of extinguish - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
safetyput out a fire or light
  • Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze..
douse quench smother
2.
terminationend the existence of something
  • The new law aimed to extinguish corruption..
abolish annihilate terminate
3.
emotionend or destroy a feeling or idea
  • The news extinguished all hope of success.
quench suppress
4.
financeTECH.discharge a debtTECH.
  • He managed to extinguish his student loans.
clear settle
5.
legalTECH.make a law or right voidTECH.
  • The new policy extinguished the old legal rights.
annul invalidate nullify
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Expressions with extinguish

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competitive play: adopt a standard, add extras, then push rivals out
Critics said the firm used embrace, extend and extinguish to drive competitors away.

Origin of extinguish

Latin, ex (out) + stinguere (to quench)

Examples of extinguish in a sentence

  • The wind helped to extinguish the candles.
  • The campaign aims to extinguish poverty.
  • Efforts were made to extinguish the rebellion.
  • Her smile extinguished his anger instantly.
  • The apology extinguished any lingering resentment.
  • She worked hard to extinguish her credit card debt.

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  1. French:éteindre, éradiquer, ...
  2. German:löschen, beenden, ...
  3. Italian:spegnere, eliminare, ...
  4. Spanish:apagar, eliminar, ...
  5. Portuguese:extinguir, eliminar, ...
  6. Chinese:扑灭, 消除, ...
  7. Japanese:消す, 根絶する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَخْمَدَ, قَضَى عَلَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְכַבּוֹת, לְחַסֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:тушить, искоренять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:загасити, припинити, ...
  12. Hindi:बुझाना, समाप्त करना, ...

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