1. putting out a fire or flame
Usage: present participle of extinguish
2. ending or destroying something completely
Usage: present participle of extinguish

1. the act of putting out fires or ending something
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The firefighters are extinguishing the blaze with foam.
• She is extinguishing the candles on the birthday cake.
• The new law aims at extinguishing corruption in government.
• Extinguishing the campfire completely is essential for safety.
• The rain helped in extinguishing the forest fire.
• He focused on extinguishing all doubt about his innocence.
• The extinguishing of the rebellion took several months.