extinguish in Dutch
extinguish in Dutch is doven, blussen, uitdoven — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.
extinguish in Dutch
doven
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
blussen
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
uitdoven
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
verduisteren
(figurative) To eclipse or obscure (someone or something).
vernietigen
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
What does "extinguish" mean?
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verb To put out a fire or light.
"Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
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verb To put a complete end to something, such as hope or a feeling.
"They intended to extinguish the enemy by force of numbers"
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extinguish in a sentence
- Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.
- They intended to extinguish the enemy by force of numbers
- The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning.
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What is "extinguish" in Dutch?
"extinguish" in Dutch is doven, blussen, uitdoven. extinguish means: To put out a fire or light.
How do you use "extinguish" in a sentence?
Example: "Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze." In Dutch, "extinguish" is doven, blussen, uitdoven.
Are there other ways to say "extinguish" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "extinguish": doven, blussen, uitdoven, verduisteren, vernietigen.
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