Extinguish

"Extinguish" in German

abschalten

(to bring about the extinction of (a conditioned reflex))

auslöschen

(to put an end to (something) completely — see also annihilate, destroy)

auslöschen

(to bring about the extinction of (a conditioned reflex))

löschen

(to stop (fire, etc.) from burning; to stop (light, etc.) from shining — see also put out, quench)

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