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(verb) anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anesthetize, put under
administer an anesthetic drug to
The patient must be anesthetized before the operation; anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth
(verb) stretch forth, stretch out, hold out, exsert, extend
thrust or extend out
He held out his hand; point a finger; extend a hand; the bee exserted its sting
(verb) release, publish, bring out, issue
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
publish a magazine or newspaper
(verb) smother
deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
smother fires
(verb) retire
cause to be out on a fielding play
(verb) incommode, inconvenience, trouble, bother, discommode, disoblige
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Sorry to trouble you, but...
(verb) douse
put out, as of a candle or a light
Douse the lights