Extinction
Extinction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.
Resurrection is an antonym for extinction.
Nearby Word: extinct
Resurrection
Resurrection noun - The act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity.
Usage example: a general resurrection of patriotism after the war began
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Synonyms for Resurrection
Extinction is an antonym for Resurrection.
How words are described
| human | human extinction | human Resurrection |
| similar | similar extinction | similar Resurrection |
| actual | actual extinction | actual Resurrection |
| massive | massive extinction | massive Resurrection |
| Other adjectives: great, bad, quick, titled, supposed, possible, final, apparent, mysterious, inevitable, subsequent, impending, imminent, eventual, recent, premature, sudden, planned, attempted. | ||
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Resurrection and Extinction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/resurrection
Extinction & Resurrection. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/resurrection>.
Resurrection or Extinction. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/resurrection.
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