extinguish
verbHow many syllables in extinguish?
There are 3 syllables in the word extinguish.Divide extinguish into syllables:
ex · tin · guish
How to pronounce extinguish:
Definition of extinguish:
- extinguish (verb):
- put an end to; kill.
- to put out (a fire or light)
- to bring to an end make an end of
- to reduce to silence or ineffectiveness
Synonyms for extinguish:
suffocatechokeblanketeliminatedousesmotherquenchstampstifleAntonyms for extinguish:
fireassuageburnbeartorchsaveignitepleasestartlightShow 4 more
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