Synonyms for

Extinguishing

Noun / ɪˈkstɪŋgwɪʃɪŋ / Another word for extinguishing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of putting out a fire or stopping something from burning.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The fire department was able to complete the extinguishing of the fire in under an hour.
  2. We need to be careful when extinguishing candles to avoid any accidents.
  3. The extinguishing of the flames was a relief to everyone watching.
  4. The extinguishing process was long and arduous, but ultimately successful.
  5. The firefighters worked tirelessly to ensure the complete extinguishing of the fire.

Quotes

  • 'Hope is the last thing extinguishing in a man.' - Diogenes
  • 'The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world,' but the hand that rocks the cradle is also the hand that can extinguish a child. - Virginia Abernethy
  • 'The magic of purpose and of love in its purest form. Not televison love, with its glare and hollow and sequined glint; not sex and allure, all high shoes and high drama, everything both too small and in too much excess, but just love. Love like rain, like the smell of a tangerine, like a surprise found in your pocket.' - Deb Caletti

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