Extinguish
Extinguish verb - To cause to cease burning.
Lighten is an antonym for extinguish.
Nearby Words: extinguishing, extinguisher
Lighten
Lighten verb - To supply with light.
Usage example: the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun
Extinguish is an antonym for lighten.
Common collocations
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