THESAURUS

Extinction Thesaurus

The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation.

Synonyms for Extinction

Depending on context, synonyms include quenching, extermination, extinguishing, defunctness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include extermination, extinguishing, defunctness, quenching, extirpated, annihilation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for extinction?

Possible synonyms include quenching, extermination, extinguishing, defunctness.

Can every synonym replace extinction?

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Continue With Extinction

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