extinguished

Definitions

To have put an end to the burning or existence of something, such as a fire or light.

To have brought an end to a feeling, hope, or activity.

To have legally terminated or satisfied a claim or right.

Examples

The firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze before it could spread to the neighboring houses.

All hope of a peaceful resolution was extinguished when the negotiations abruptly collapsed.

Synonyms

quenched snuffed out put out doused abolished terminated eradicated

Antonyms

ignited kindled lit started established instigated enlivened