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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

extinguish

/ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ verb · British & US
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What does extinguish mean?

verb

To put out a fire or flames, or to stop something from happening or being active. To make something cease to exist or be effective.

Example

"The fire department worked to extinguish the blaze before it spread to the surrounding buildings."

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