snuff out Synonyms

snuff out Meaning

Wordnet

snuff out (v)

put an end to; kill

put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

snuff out Sentence Examples

  1. The gust of wind threatened to snuff out the flickering candle.
  2. The heavy rain extinguished the campfire, snuffing out its warmth and glow.
  3. The invading force ruthlessly snuffed out the rebellion before it could gain momentum.
  4. The hunter's arrow struck the animal, snuffing out its life instantly.
  5. The tyrannical leader snuffed out all dissent, silencing any voices of opposition.
  6. The reckless driver snuffed out the pedestrian's life in a tragic accident.
  7. The devastating earthquake snuffed out thousands of homes, leaving families homeless.
  8. The wildfire rapidly spread, snuffing out entire forests and threatening nearby communities.
  9. The cruel landlord heartlessly snuffed out the tenant's hope of a home.
  10. The doctor gently snuffed out the patient's ventilator, ending their life with dignity.

FAQs About the word snuff out

put an end to; kill, put out, as of fires, flames, or lights

extinguish, quench, blanket, dowse, blow out,put out, suffocate, smother,douse, choke

fire, fire, inflame, inflame,light, kindle, ignite, ignite, light, kindle

The gust of wind threatened to snuff out the flickering candle.

The heavy rain extinguished the campfire, snuffing out its warmth and glow.

The invading force ruthlessly snuffed out the rebellion before it could gain momentum.

The hunter's arrow struck the animal, snuffing out its life instantly.