Extinguish

/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

verb

  1. To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

  2. To destroy or abolish something

    She extinguished all my hopes.

  3. To obscure or eclipse something

    The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds.

Synonyms: douse, put out, quench

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