Definition of extinguish

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Extinguish (v. t.) To obscure; to eclipse, as by superior splendor..

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Unextinguishable :: Unextinguishable (a.) Inextinguishable.
Extinguishable :: Extinguishable (a.) Capable of being quenched, destroyed, or suppressed..
Extinguished :: Extinguished (imp. & p. p.) of Extinguis.
Extinguisher :: Extinguisher (n.) One who, or that which, extinguishes; esp., a hollow cone or other device for extinguishing a flame, as of a torch or candle..
Extinction :: Extinction (n.) The act of extinguishing or making extinct; a putting an end to; the act of putting out or destroying light, fire, life, activity, influence, etc..
Calyptriform :: Calyptriform (a.) Having the form a calyptra, or extinguisher..
Hydropult :: Hydropult (n.) A machine for throwing water by hand power, as a garden engine, a fire extinguisher, etc..
Sink :: Sink (v. t.) To reduce or extinguish by payment; as, to sink the national debt..
Implacable :: Implacable (a.) Incapable of ebign relieved or assuaged; inextinguishable.
Foreclosure :: Foreclosure (n.) The act or process of foreclosing; a proceeding which bars or extinguishes a mortgager's right of redeeming a mortgaged estate.
Quench :: Quench (v. i.) To become extinguished; to go out; to become calm or cool.
Fireman :: Fireman (n.) A man whose business is to extinguish fires in towns; a member of a fire company.
Stifle :: Stifle (v. t.) To stop; to extinguish; to deaden; to quench; as, to stifle the breath; to stifle a fire or flame..
Alive :: Alive (a.) In a state of action; in force or operation; unextinguished; unexpired; existent; as, to keep the fire alive; to keep the affections alive..
Curfew :: Curfew (n.) The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the bell itself..
Extinguishment :: Extinguishment (n.) The act of extinguishing, putting out, or quenching, or the state of being extinguished; extinction; suppression; destruction; nullification; as, the extinguishment of fire or flame, of discord, enmity, or jealousy, or of love or affection..
Tap :: Tap (n.) A signal, by drum or trumpet, for extinguishing all lights in soldiers' quarters and retiring to bed, -- usually given about a quarter of an hour after tattoo..
Inextinguible :: Inextinguible (a.) Inextinguishable.
Quenchless :: Quenchless (a.) Incapable of being quenched; inextinguishable; as, quenchless fire or fury..
Amortize :: Amortize (v. t.) To clear off or extinguish, as a debt, usually by means of a sinking fund..
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