Extinction and Resuscitation

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Extinction noun - The state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless.

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Resuscitation is an antonym for extinction.

Nearby Word: extinct

Resuscitation noun - The act or an instance of bringing something back to life, public attention, or vigorous activity.

Usage example: the actor's appearance in a hit movie has led to the resuscitation of a career that had been on life support

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Extinction is an antonym for resuscitation.

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Resuscitation and Extinction. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/resuscitation

Extinction & Resuscitation. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/resuscitation>.

Resuscitation or Extinction. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/extinction/resuscitation.

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