Extinguish (verb)

1. Put an end to the burning of (a fire or light).
2. Put an end to the existence, influence, or effect of.

Origin:

From middle english extinuisshen, from latin extinuere, from ex- ("out") + teneō ("i hold").

Examples:

1. He quickly extinguish the fire before it could spread.
2. The authorities were able to extinguish the rebellion.
3. She tried to extinguish the memory of the bad experience.
4. The new law will help to extinguish discrimination.
5. He extinguish the candle with a puff of air.