The Opposite(Antonym) of “flame”
The antonyms of flame are extinguish and douse. The antonyms extinguish and douse refer to the act of putting out a fire or flame.
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Definitions and Examples of extinguish, douse
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To put out a fire or flame; to cause something to stop burning.
Example
The firefighters worked hard to extinguish the raging fire before it could spread to nearby buildings.
To pour water or another liquid over something in order to extinguish a fire or flame.
Example
He quickly grabbed a bucket of water to douse the small fire that had started in the kitchen.
Key Differences: extinguish vs douse
- 1Extinguish is a more general term that refers to putting out a fire or flame, while douse specifically involves pouring water or another liquid over the fire.
- 2Extinguish can also be used metaphorically to mean to put an end to something, while douse is only used in the context of putting out a fire.
Effective Usage of extinguish, douse
- 1Fire Safety: Teach children and adults to use extinguish and douse correctly in case of a fire emergency.
- 2Cooking: Use extinguish and douse when talking about cooking safety and how to put out a kitchen fire.
- 3Metaphorical Use: Use extinguish when talking about ending something, such as a relationship or a project.
Remember this!
The antonyms extinguish and douse both refer to putting out a fire or flame. However, extinguish is a more general term, while douse specifically involves pouring water or another liquid over the fire. Use these words to talk about fire safety, cooking, and metaphorically putting an end to something.
