σβέννυμι
I. "to quench, put out", Lat. extinguere, Hdt., Pind.
2. generally, "to quench, quell, check", σβ. χόλον, μένος Il.; ὕβριν Simon.; κύματα Ar., etc.
II. Pass. σβέννυμαι (with intr. tenses of Act., v. supr.), "to be quenched, go out", Lat. extingui, of fire, Il.: metaph. of men, "to become extinct, die", Anth.
2. generally, "to be quelled or lulled", of wind, Od.