to put an end to or bring to an end: extinguished his hopes. put out the flame of (something burning or lighted): to extinguish a candle. annihilate: to extinguish hope. to obscure or eclipse, as by superior brilliance. Law to discharge (a debt), as by payment. ex•tin′guish•ment, n. quench, smother, snuff out, blow out. light, ignite. More @Wikipedia
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