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Extinguish

Definition

(formal) To stop something from burning or to put out a fire, light, or other source of flame; to completely destroy or eliminate something, such as a feeling, a hope, or an idea.

Example Sentences

1The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze that had engulfed the old warehouse.
2Can you extinguish the candles before you leave the room, please?
3The news of the company's bankruptcy extinguished any hope of a successful merger.
4The government's new policies aim to extinguish the black market by increasing penalties for smuggling.
5Her passion for social justice was not extinguished by the setbacks she faced in her early career.

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