Extinguish and Light up

Opposite meaning terms

Extinguish verb - To cause to cease burning.

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Light up is an antonym for extinguish.

Light up verb - Start to burn with a bright flame.

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Extinguish is an antonym for light up in topics: illuminate, make light.

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Light up or Extinguish. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinguish/light_up.

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