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extinguish

verb

/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

extinguish hope

douse, quench, snuff out, smother, suppress

ignite, kindle, light

extinguish a fire, extinguish a cigarette, extinguish hope, extinguish flames

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

to split or divide; to cut through forcefully

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

to give or hand over something in exchange for money

To deceive or trick someone.