extinguish
14 synonyms and 1 antonym for extinguish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To put out a fire or light.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
quench
decimate
annihilate
blow out
stub out
wipe out
snuff out
crush out
press out
carry off
get rid of
do away with
Antonyms
How to use extinguish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
extinguish a fire
extinguish hope
extinguish a flame
Etymology
From Latin extinguere, "to put out, quench" — from ex- ("out") plus stinguere ("to quench").
Full origin of extinguish →Frequently asked questions
What does “extinguish” mean?
The word “extinguish” means to put out a fire or light. In plain terms, to put out something burning, or to completely end a feeling, hope, or idea.
How do you pronounce “extinguish”?
“Extinguish” is pronounced ihk-STIHNG-gwihsh (/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “extinguish” in a sentence?
Here is “extinguish” used in a sentence: “Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.”
What part of speech is “extinguish”?
“Extinguish” is a verb.
Where does the word “extinguish” come from?
The word “extinguish” comes from Latin. From Latin extinguere, "to put out, quench" — from ex- ("out") plus stinguere ("to quench").
How many meanings does “extinguish” have?
“Extinguish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to put out a fire or light.
