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extinguish

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐjʃ.tĩˈɡiɾ/ex·tin·guir

Definition

1

To cause to cease; to put out, quench, or eliminate.

Usage examples

Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
The new policy aims to extinguish corruption.

Common combinations

extinguish a fireextinguish a debtextinguish hope