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kill vs extinguish

extinguish vs kill

kill is a noun but extinguish is not a noun.

kill and extinguish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kill Yes No Yes No
extinguish No No Yes No
As verbs, extinguish is a hyponym of kill; that is, extinguish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kill:
  • kill: cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  • extinguish: kill in large numbers
kill (noun) extinguish (noun)
the act of terminating a life
the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile
the body of an animal, or bodies of animals, killed by a person or another animal
kill (verb) extinguish (verb)
mark for deletion, rub off, or erase put an end to; kill
destroy a vitally essential quality of or in kill in large numbers
cause to cease operating terminate, end, or take out
tire out completely extinguish by crushing
end or extinguish by forceful means put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
drink down entirely
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
cause the death of, without intention
deprive of life
hit with great force
hit with so much force as to make a return impossible, in racket games
overwhelm with hilarity, pleasure, or admiration
be the source of great pain for
thwart the passage of
be fatal
Difference between kill and extinguish

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