atremate

/əˈtrɛmeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To extinguish or put out (a flame, fire, etc.)

“The firefighters were able to atremate the flames in the abandoned building.”

2. verb

To bring to an end or extinguish (an activity, process, etc.)

“The new policy aimed to atremate the long-standing corruption within the company.”

3. noun

A past tense or past participle of atremate

“The atremate of the fire was a major concern for the investigators.”

Synonyms

  • extinguish
  • quench

Antonyms

  • ignite
  • rekindle