Extinguish/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/verbTo put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quenchTo destroy or abolish something“She extinguished all my hopes.”To obscure or eclipse something“The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds.”Synonyms: douse, put out, quench🔗 Explore synonyms & relationships🌍 See word origin & history