extinguished

• Describe algo que ha sido apagado, como un fuego o una luz; también puede referirse a un sentimiento o esperanza que han sido destruidos o suprimidos.

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.

   apagado (fuego o luz)

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

   Sinónimosoutput outquenchedsmothered

   Antónimosalightblazingburningkindled

2. Ended or destroyedC1formal

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

   Extinguido, apagado, aniquilado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosannihilatedexterminatedobliteratedquenched

   Antónimosactivealiveburningexistingkindled

• Verbo para indicar la acción de apagar un fuego o una luz, o de hacer que algo cese por completo, como una emoción o una práctica.

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.

   Apagar un fuego

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

   Sinónimosdouseput outquenchsmothersnuff outstifle

2. End or destroyC1formal

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

   Extinguir, poner fin a algo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabolishannihilatedestroyeliminateeradicateobliteratequenchsuppressterminatewipe out

   Antónimosarousefuelignitekindlestir