Destruct and Extinguish

Destruct

Destruct verb - Do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of.
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Extinguish and destruct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extinguish" instead a verb "Destruct".

Extinguish

Extinguish verb - Terminate, end, or take out.
Usage example: Socialism extinguished these archaic customs

Destruct and extinguish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Destruct" instead a verb "Extinguish".

Nearby Words: extinguishing, extinguisher
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