extinguishing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
  2. verb put an end to; kill
  3. verb put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

In classic literature

Synonyms

extinction, quenching

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