extinguished

• Beschreibt etwas, das gelöscht wurde, zum Beispiel Feuer oder Licht; kann sich auch auf ein Gefühl oder eine Hoffnung beziehen, die zerstört wurden.

Describes something that has been put out, such as a fire or light; can also refer to a feeling or hope that has been destroyed.

1. Put out (fire or light)B2formal

   Describes a fire or light that has been completely put out or stopped.

   Gelöscht

   • The campfire was extinguished before they left.
   • All candles were extinguished after the ceremony.
   • The fire was extinguished by the firefighters within minutes.

   Synonymeoutput outquenchedsmothered

   Antonymealightblazingburningkindled

2. Ended or destroyedC1formal

   Describes something that has been completely ended, destroyed, or wiped out.

   Ausgelöscht

   • All hope of rescue was extinguished after the storm.
   • The species was extinguished due to habitat loss.
   • Her passion for the project was extinguished by constant criticism.

   Synonymeannihilatedexterminatedobliteratedquenched

   Antonymeactivealiveburningexistingkindled

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um das Löschen von Feuer oder Licht zu bezeichnen oder die vollständige Beendigung von etwas.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting out a fire or light, or of ending something completely.

1. Put out a fireB2formal

   To cause a fire or flame to stop burning.

   Feuer löschen

   • The firefighters extinguished the blaze within minutes.
   • Please extinguish all cigarettes before entering the building.
   • They used water to extinguish the campfire.

   Synonymedouseput outquenchsmothersnuff outstifle

2. End or destroyC1formal

   To bring an end to something, such as a feeling, hope, or existence.

   Erlöschen lassen

   • The news extinguished all hope of a rescue.
   • The dictator's regime extinguished any form of dissent.
   • Her harsh words extinguished his enthusiasm for the project.

   Synonymeabolishannihilatedestroyeliminateeradicateobliteratequenchsuppressterminatewipe out

   Antonymearousefuelignitekindlestir