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Definition of extinguished - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
no lightno longer burning or shining
- The extinguished campfire left only ashes..
2.
terminationhaving been put to an end or eliminated
- The threat was finally extinguished.
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
extinguished
no longer burning or shining
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
fire
ignite again after being extinguished
safety
extinguished by liquid
satisfiable
able to be satisfied or extinguished
fire
not extinguished or put out
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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- French:éteint, éliminé, ...
- German:erloschen, ausgelöscht, ...
- Italian:spento, eliminato, ...
- Spanish:extinguido, eliminado, ...
- Portuguese:extinto, eliminado, ...
- Chinese:熄灭的, 终结的, ...
- Japanese:消えた, 排除された, ...
- Arabic:مُنْطَفِئ, منتهي, ...
- Hebrew:כָּבוּי, מְחוּסָּל, ...
- Russian:погасший, ликвидированный, ...
- Ukrainian:загашений, ліквідований, ...
- Hindi:बुझा हुआ, समाप्त, ...
Definition of extinguish - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
safetyput out a fire or light
- Firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze..
2.
terminationend the existence of something
- The new law aimed to extinguish corruption..
3.
emotionend or destroy a feeling or idea
- The news extinguished all hope of success.
4.
financeTECH. discharge a debtTECH.
- He managed to extinguish his student loans.
5.
legalTECH. make a law or right voidTECH.
- The new policy extinguished the old legal rights.
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.
The company was able to extinguish its outstanding liabilities. The amendment extinguished previous contractual rights. The court's decision extinguished the outdated statute.
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- French:éteindre, éradiquer, ...
- German:löschen, beenden, ...
- Italian:spegnere, eliminare, ...
- Spanish:apagar, eliminar, ...
- Portuguese:extinguir, eliminar, ...
- Chinese:扑灭, 消除, ...
- Japanese:消す, 根絶する, ...
- Arabic:أَخْمَدَ, قَضَى عَلَى, ...
- Hebrew:לְכַבּוֹת, לְחַסֵּל, ...
- Russian:тушить, искоренять, ...
- Ukrainian:загасити, припинити, ...
- Hindi:बुझाना, समाप्त करना, ...
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