The meaning of EXTINGUISH is to bring to an end : make an end of. How to use extinguish in a sentence.

EXTINGUISH definition: to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted). See examples of extinguish used in a sentence.

EXTINGUISHED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of extinguish 2. to stop a fire or a light burning: 3. to stop…. Learn more.

To put an end to or make extinct; destroy: "Her death extinguished the dream of family that was closest to his heart" (Karen Lystra). See Synonyms at annihilate.

If something extinguishes a feeling or idea, it destroys it. The message extinguished her hopes of Richard's return. [VERB noun]

Definition of extinguish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5 days ago · extinguished Add to list Definitions of extinguished adjective of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

Jan 6, 2025 · Adjective extinguished (comparative more extinguished, superlative most extinguished) Having been quenched or eliminated.

to put an end to or bring to an end: extinguished his hopes. put out the flame of (something burning or lighted): to extinguish a candle. annihilate: to extinguish hope. to obscure or eclipse, as by superior …

He extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray. They ruthlessly extinguished all resistance. News of the conflict extinguished our hopes for a peaceful resolution.