The idiom “put out” means:

by

(D) Alleviate
(B) Assuage
(C) Allay
(A) Extinguish 

🧠 Explanation:

  • The idiom “put out” commonly means extinguish, such as putting out a fire or a light.
  • It can also mean to stop something from burning or shining.
  • Though words like alleviate, assuage, and allay relate to reducing something (like fear or pain), they are not the primary meaning here.
  • “Put out” is most often used in contexts involving extinguishing flames or lights.