extinguish
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
verb
- To put out a fire, flame, or light.
- Please extinguish all cigarettes before entering the building.
- The firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze.
- She used a bucket of water to extinguish the campfire.
- To end or destroy something completely, such as a feeling, hope, or life.
- The dictator's regime tried to extinguish all opposition.
- The bad news extinguished any hope of a quick recovery.
- His passion for art was extinguished by years of criticism.
- To cancel or pay off a debt or obligation.
- The court order extinguished all claims against the estate.
- He made a final payment to extinguish the loan.
- The company extinguished its debt ahead of schedule.