What is the meaning of Extinguish?

(v.t.) To obscure; to eclipse, as by superior splendor.
(v.t.) To quench; to put out, as a light or fire; to stifle; to cause to die out; to put an end to; to destroy; as, to extinguish a flame or life or love or hope, a pretense or a right.

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