extinguishment

NOUN

annihilation

Synonyms

WEAK

decimation destruction elimination eradication excision extermination extinction genocide liquidation obliteration slaughter

NOUN

abolition

Synonyms

WEAK

abolishment abrogation annulment cancellation elimination ending invalidation nullification rescinding termination voidance

Example Sentences

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The three-year-old project is called the Flame Extinguishment Experiment, or FLEX.

From Scientific American • Feb. 6, 2012

Extinguishment is placed upon him; and silence reigns supreme once more.

From Time Magazine Archive

Extinguishment of Indian land titles, 77, 79, 81, 109, 144, 146.

From The Settlement of Illinois, 1778-1830 by Boggess, Arthur Clinton