Meaning Of The Word Extinguish

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What's The Definition Of Extinguish?

extinguish
verb: If something extinguishes a feeling or idea, it destroys it.
verb: If you extinguish a fire or a light, you stop it burning or shining.

extinguish in American English
to put out (a fire, etc.); quench; smother
transitive verb: to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted)

extinguish in British English
to put out or quench (a light, flames, etc)

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