am extinguishing

• present progressive

  present progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.

  of extinguish (1st person singular).
  extinguish

  verb (used with object)

  to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted).

Related Words

• abate
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• eliminate
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