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STUB OUT Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase stub out. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase stub out. (close relations)
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stubbed

Best Alternative Words for STUB OUT

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extinguish
verbv
verb

• extinguish by crushing

• put an end to; kill

• put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

• terminate, end, or take out

• kill in large numbers

stub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost

• a small piece

• a torn part of a ticket returned to the holder as a receipt

• the part of a check that is retained as a record

• the small unused part of something (especially the end of a cigarette that is left after smoking)

verb

• pull up (weeds) by their roots

• extinguish by crushing

• clear of weeds by uprooting them

• strike (one's toe) accidentally against an object

crush out
verbv
verb

• extinguish by crushing

press out
verbv
verb

• extinguish by crushing

• obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action

• press from a plastic

Best Hypernyms For STUB OUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stub out, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
extinguish quench
Phrases (2)
blow outsnuff out

Alternatives for EXTINGUISH

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