reverse |
extinguish |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between reverse and extinguish
is that
reverse is to change totally; to alter to the opposite while
extinguish is to obscure or eclipse something.
As verbs the difference between reverse and extinguish
is that
reverse is to turn something around such that it faces in the opposite direction while
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
As an adjective reverse
is opposite, contrary; going in the opposite direction.
As an adverb reverse
is in a reverse way or direction; upside-down.
As a noun reverse
is the opposite of something.
disappear |
extinguish |
As verbs the difference between disappear and extinguish
is that
disappear is (
label) to vanish while
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
vanquish |
extinguish |
As verbs the difference between vanquish and extinguish
is that
vanquish is to defeat, to overcome while
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
extinguish |
destruction |
As a verb extinguish
is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
As a noun destruction is
the act of destroying.
extinguish |
exhaust |
As verbs the difference between extinguish and exhaust
is that
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench while
exhaust is to draw or let out wholly; to drain off completely; as, to exhaust the water of a well; the moisture of the earth is exhausted by evaporation.
As a noun exhaust is
a system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged; see also exhaust system.
As an adjective exhaust is
exhausted; used up.
extinguish |
conflagration |
As a verb extinguish
is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
As a noun conflagration is
a large fire extending to many objects, or over a large space; a general burning.
defeat |
extinguish |
In lang=en terms the difference between defeat and extinguish
is that
defeat is to reduce, to nothing, the strength of while
extinguish is to obscure or eclipse something.
As verbs the difference between defeat and extinguish
is that
defeat is to overcome in battle or contest while
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
As a noun defeat
is the act of defeating or being defeated.
endangered |
extinguish |
As verbs the difference between endangered and extinguish
is that
endangered is (
endanger) while
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
As an adjective endangered
is in danger, at risk, said of something where there is a strong possibility something bad will happen to it (for example, a species in danger of going extinct).
abate |
extinguish |
In transitive terms the difference between abate and extinguish
is that
abate is to cut away or hammer down, in such a way as to leave a figure in relief, as a sculpture, or in metalwork while
extinguish is to obscure or eclipse something.
As verbs the difference between abate and extinguish
is that
abate is to put an end to; to cause to cease while
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
As a noun abate
is abatement.
alleviate |
extinguish |
In lang=en terms the difference between alleviate and extinguish
is that
alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty while
extinguish is to obscure or eclipse something.
As verbs the difference between alleviate and extinguish
is that
alleviate is to make less severe, as a pain or difficulty while
extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.
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