The difference between Extinguish and Kindle

When used as verbs, extinguish means to put out, as in fire, whereas kindle means to young.

Kindle is also noun with the meaning: a group of kittens.

Kindle is also adjective with the meaning: pregnant.

check bellow for the other definitions of Extinguish and Kindle

Extinguish as a verb (transitive):

to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench
Extinguish as a verb (transitive):

to destroy or abolish something

Examples:

"She extinguished all my hopes."
Extinguish as a verb (transitive):

to obscure or eclipse something

Examples:

"The rays of the sun were extinguished by the thunder clouds."
Extinguish as a verb (transitive, psychology):

to bring about the extinction of a conditioned reflex

Examples:

"Many patients can extinguish their phobias after a few months of treatment."
Extinguish as a verb (transitive, literally):

to hunt down (a species) to extinction
Extinguish as a verb (intransitive):

To die out.

Kindle as a verb (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare):

To young; to .

Kindle as a noun (rare, collective):

A group of kittens.

Examples:

"A kindle of kittens."

Kindle as a verb (transitive):

To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
Kindle as a verb (transitive, figuratively):

To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

Examples:

"He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers."
Kindle as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):

To begin to grow or take hold.