The Opposite(Antonym) of “smoldered”
The antonyms of smoldered are extinguish, calm, and soothe. The antonyms extinguish, calm, and soothe convey a sense of putting out or calming down a fire, emotion, or situation.
Explore all Antonyms of “smoldered”
Definitions and Examples of extinguish, calm, soothe
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To put out a fire or flame; to bring an end to something.
Example
The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the raging inferno.
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
Example
She took a deep breath to calm her nerves before giving her speech.
To make someone feel calm or less agitated; to ease pain or discomfort.
Example
The mother sang a lullaby to soothe her crying baby.
Key Differences: extinguish vs calm vs soothe
- 1Extinguish is used to describe putting out a fire or ending something completely.
- 2Calm is used to describe a state of being relaxed and not showing strong emotions.
- 3Soothe is used to describe making someone feel calm or easing pain or discomfort.
Effective Usage of extinguish, calm, soothe
- 1Firefighting: Use extinguish to describe putting out fires.
- 2Emotional Regulation: Use calm to describe a state of relaxation and not showing strong emotions.
- 3Healthcare: Use soothe to describe easing pain or discomfort.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Extinguish conveys putting out a fire or ending something completely, calm describes a state of relaxation and not showing strong emotions, and soothe refers to easing pain or discomfort. Use these words in firefighting, emotional regulation, and healthcare contexts.
