extinguish
//ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ//
Verb
extinguishInfinitive
extinguishPresent tense
extinguishedPast tense
extinguishedPast participle
extinguishingPresent participle
extinguishesThird-person singular
1
To cause a fire or light to stop burning or shining.
The firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames.
2
To put an end to something; to destroy or eliminate completely.
The harsh criticism extinguished her enthusiasm for the project.
3
To cause something such as a hope, feeling, or idea to cease to exist.
The constant failures extinguished her hope of success.