Extinction and Smothering

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

Smothering and extinction are semantically related in firefighting topic. In some cases you can use "Smothering" instead a noun "Extinction", when it comes to topics like fire suppression.

Nearby Word: extinct

Smothering adjective - Causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat.

Extinction and smothering are semantically related in firefighting topic. Sometimes you can use "Extinction" instead a noun "Smothering", if it concerns topics such as fire suppression.

Nearby Words: smother, smothered, smothery