1. extinguish, snuff out

put an end to; kill

Example Sentences:
'The Nazis snuffed out the life of many Jewish children'

Synonyms

• extinguish

2. blow out, extinguish, quench, snuff out

put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

Example Sentences:
'Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained'
'quench the flames'
'snuff out the candles'

Synonyms

• blow out
• extinguish
• quench