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extinguish

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﹒To put out a fire, flame, or light.

﹒To bring something to an end or make it cease to exist.

﹒To suppress or eliminate a feeling, hope, or other quality.

Examples

﹒The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze before it could spread to the nearby houses.

﹒He tried to extinguish his feelings of resentment by focusing on the positive aspects of their friendship.

﹒Please ensure you completely extinguish your campfire with water before leaving the campsite.

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