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extinguished

UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Translations

extinguishedadjective
more extinguished
Comp.
most extinguished
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
The campfire was extinguished after the rainstorm.
Le feu de camp était éteint après l’orage.
éteintPar extension, pour une activité, une lignée, une culture ou une existence qui a pris fin.
The once vibrant culture was now considered extinguished.
La culture autrefois vibrante était désormais considérée comme éteinte.
Synonyms
extinct
quenched
snuffed out
doused
eliminated
Antonyms
ignited
burning
lit
extinguishedpast participle
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
Used as a participial adjective derived from the verb 'extinguish'.
The extinguished lantern hung beside the tent flap.
La lanterne éteinte pendait près de l’ouverture de la tente.
Synonyms
extinct
out
quenched
doused
smothered
snuffed out
put out
dead
abolished
ended
destroyed
annihilated
obliterated
terminated
extinguishverb

extinguished

Past Simple

extinguished
Past Simple
extinguished
Past Participle
extinguishing
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
US
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
Les pompiers ont travaillé sans relâche pour éteindre l'incendie.
Additional translations
dissiperAu sens figuré, en particulier pour des doutes, des craintes ou des soupçons.
éteindreSens juridique et financier : une dette, une obligation.
Synonyms
quench
douse
put out
snuff out
eliminate
terminate
abolish
eradicate
Antonyms
ignite
light
start

Definitions

extinguishedadjective
No longer burning or alight; put out.
The campfire was extinguished after the rainstorm.
Having been put to an end; no longer active or existing.
The once vibrant culture was now considered extinguished.
extinguishedpast participle
Put out or quenched; having had the flame or light removed.
The extinguished lantern hung beside the tent flap.
extinguishverb
To put out a fire or light.
Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
To bring to an end; to terminate or nullify.
The new policy aims to extinguish any remaining doubts about the company's commitment to sustainability.
To cancel, discharge, or pay off (a debt, obligation, etc.).
The company plans to extinguish its outstanding loans within five years.
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