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annihilate vs extinguish

extinguish vs annihilate

annihilate and extinguish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
annihilate No No Yes No
extinguish No No Yes No
As verbs, annihilate and extinguish are synonyms defined as:
  • annihilate and extinguish: kill in large numbers
Other synonyms of annihilate include carry off, decimate, eliminate, eradicate, wipe out.
annihilate (verb) extinguish (verb)
kill in large numbers put an end to; kill
kill in large numbers
terminate, end, or take out
extinguish by crushing
put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Difference between annihilate and extinguish

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