The Opposite(Antonym) of “spawn”
The antonyms of spawn are destroy and extinguish. The antonyms destroy and extinguish convey the opposite meaning of spawn, which is to create or produce something.
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Definitions and Examples of destroy, extinguish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To cause something to cease to exist or be completely ruined.
Example
The hurricane destroyed the entire town, leaving nothing but debris behind.
To put out a fire or light; to bring an end to something.
Example
The firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames and save the building.
Key Differences: destroy vs extinguish
- 1Destroy implies complete ruin or annihilation, while extinguish refers to putting out a fire or bringing an end to something.
- 2Destroy can be used for both animate and inanimate objects, while extinguish is mainly used for fires or lights.
Effective Usage of destroy, extinguish
- 1Enhance Vocabulary: Use destroy and extinguish to expand your vocabulary and express yourself more accurately.
- 2Environmental Issues: Use destroy to describe the damage caused by natural disasters or human activities on the environment.
- 3Fire Safety: Use extinguish to talk about fire safety measures and how to put out a fire.
Remember this!
The antonyms of spawn are destroy and extinguish. Destroy implies complete ruin or annihilation, while extinguish refers to putting out a fire or bringing an end to something. Use these words to enhance your vocabulary, talk about environmental issues, and discuss fire safety measures.
