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Definition extinguish in British English

extinguish verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
1

to make a fire or cigarette stop burning. A more usual word is put out

Example

Firemen fought for hours to extinguish the blaze.

Synonyms and related words
put out smother extinguish
1.1

to make a light stop shining

Synonyms and related words
block out shade darken
2

to stop a feeling or idea from continuing to exist

Synonyms and related words
interfere with inhibit disrupt
Definition extinguish in British English