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extinguishing

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noun
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As a noun, extinguishing means the process by which something is extinguished.

Meanings of extinguishing

2 meanings

verb

Present participle of extinguish

noun

  1. The process by which something is extinguished.

  2. The act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning

    “the extinction of the lights”

    Similar: extinction, quenching

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
extinctionquenching

Words that rhyme with extinguishing

distinguishing

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