extinguish in Latin
extinguish in Latin is exstinguō, perimō — extinguish means to put out a fire or light.
extinguish in Latin
exstinguō
To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.
perimō
(figurative) To put an end to (something) completely; to annihilate, to destroy.
What does "extinguish" mean?
-
verb To put out a fire or light.
"Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze."
-
verb To put a complete end to something, such as hope or a feeling.
"The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Latin.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Latin meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Latin
extinguish in a sentence
- Firefighters worked all night to extinguish the blaze.
- The setback nearly extinguished her hopes of winning.
Similar words in Latin
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "extinguish" in Latin?
"extinguish" in Latin is exstinguō, perimō. 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 Latin, "extinguish" is exstinguō, perimō.
Are there other ways to say "extinguish" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "extinguish": exstinguō, perimō.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.