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Erase vs Extinguish - What's the difference?

erase | extinguish |


In lang=en terms the difference between erase and extinguish

is that erase is to disregard (a group, an orientation, etc); to prevent from having an active role in society while extinguish is to obscure or eclipse something.

As verbs the difference between erase and extinguish

is that erase is to remove markings or information while extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.

Extinguish vs Suppress - What's the difference?

extinguish | suppress |


As verbs the difference between extinguish and suppress

is that extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench while suppress is to put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

Extinguish vs Undefined - What's the difference?

extinguish | undefined |


As a verb extinguish

is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Mar vs Extinguish - What's the difference?

mar | extinguish |


As a noun mar

is sea.

As a verb extinguish is

to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.

Extinguish vs Stuffed - What's the difference?

extinguish | stuffed |


As verbs the difference between extinguish and stuffed

is that extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench while stuffed is past tense of stuff.

As an adjective stuffed is

full (with), or packed (with some material or substance).

Extinguish vs Check - What's the difference?

extinguish | check | Related terms |

Extinguish is a related term of check.


As verbs the difference between extinguish and check

is that extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench while check is to inspect; to examine.

As a noun check is

(chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Dampen vs Extinguish - What's the difference?

dampen | extinguish |


As verbs the difference between dampen and extinguish

is that dampen is to smoke, to give off smoke while extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.

Deface vs Extinguish - What's the difference?

deface | extinguish | Related terms |

Deface is a related term of extinguish.


As verbs the difference between deface and extinguish

is that deface is to damage something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner while extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.

Extinguish vs Allay - What's the difference?

extinguish | allay | Related terms |

Extinguish is a related term of allay.


In lang=en terms the difference between extinguish and allay

is that extinguish is to obscure or eclipse something while allay is to alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

As verbs the difference between extinguish and allay

is that extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench while allay is to make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

As a noun allay is

alleviation; abatement; check.

Dismantle vs Extinguish - What's the difference?

dismantle | extinguish | Related terms |

Dismantle is a related term of extinguish.


In lang=en terms the difference between dismantle and extinguish

is that dismantle is to take apart; to disassemble; to take to pieces while extinguish is to obscure or eclipse something.

As verbs the difference between dismantle and extinguish

is that dismantle is (originally) to divest, strip of dress or covering while extinguish is to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench.

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