to break (something) to pieces; make (something) useless; put an end to (hopes, a career etc)

demolish, devastate

to put (something burning) into water; throw water over (a fire)

drench, extinguish with liquid

to put out (a light, fire)

put out a fire

to put out (flames, fire); to satisfy (thirst)

destroy, extinguish

to put an end to the activity or existence of (a revolt etc); to prevent (something) from being known or seen

restrain, hold in check