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EXTINGUISHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Extinguishing.

Extinguishing - as a noun

The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

Example: "The extinction of the lights"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extinctionquenching

Extinguishing - as a verb

To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

To destroy or abolish something

Example: "She extinguished all my hopes."

To obscure or eclipse something

Example: "The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds."

To bring about the extinction of a conditioned reflex

Example: "Many patients can extinguish their phobias after a few months of treatment."

To hunt down (a species) to extinction

To die out.

Example Sentences

"The firefighter was successful in extinguishing the fire."
"The sprinkler system played a crucial role in extinguishing the flames."
"The efforts of the rescue team were instrumental in extinguishing the building fire."
"The fire department deployed multiple engines to assist in extinguishing the massive fire."
"He trained hard to become skilled at extinguishing different types of fires."
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Word Game Points

Is EXTINGUISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extinguishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXTINGUISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is EXTINGUISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extinguishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXTINGUISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 29.

Is EXTINGUISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extinguishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXTINGUISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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