extinguishing Get Printable Handwriting Rhymes Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. causing something to stop burning or shining. Example Sentence My father was extinguishing the fire. More Example Sentences He is extinguishing the candle carefully. Synonyms putting out; quenching; snuffing Antonyms igniting; lighting; kindling Hear It! Say It! Write It! extinguishing Switch to cursive Start Rhymes Four Syllable Rhymes (2) distinguishing extinguishing Share with your friends: