extinguish
verb (used with object)
to put out (a fire, light, etc.); put out the flame of (something burning or lighted).
extinguishment
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a word derived from
extinguish.
Example Sentences
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Charter said the loss was driven by an impairment of franchises of $6.3 billion, partly offset by other factors including a gain on extinguishment of debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
However, on a net basis, which includes losses on debt extinguishment and the impact of equity-based compensation, Wayfair lost 89 cents a share, falling well below Wall Street’s expectations for 1 cent per-share profit.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
He discussed “the extinguishment of the national debt,” and devoted many words to the maintenance of military might.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2017
Realtors say mortgage extinguishment has led to expensive homes being auctioned for a fraction of their worth over relatively small HOA liens and could drag down other property values.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 2015
The facilities afforded by this abundance of water for the extinguishment of fires, are such as can hardly be over-rated.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 by Various
