Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Extinguish (-ed)
extinguish (-ed), v. [L. < ex, intensive + stinguēre, to quench.]
- Overwhelm; eclipse; surpass; obscure by superior splendor.
- Snuff out; put out; cause to go dark; [fig.] appear to lose light, heat, and fire in sunset.
- Drown; quench.
- Die; perish; expire.
- Darken; disappear; appear to die.
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