snuffing

[US]/ˈsnʌfɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈsnʌfɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to cut the wick of a candle; to extinguish a candle flame; to eliminate; to murder; the act of inhaling powdered tobacco

Phrases & Collocations

snuffing out

snuffing candles

snuffing flames

snuffing tobacco

snuffing dreams

snuffing life

snuffing laughter

snuffing joy

snuffing hope

snuffing fear

Example Sentences

he was snuffing out the candle before leaving the room.

she found him snuffing his nose in the corner.

the detective was snuffing around for clues.

they were snuffing the competition with their new product.

he was snuffing at the idea of going out in the rain.

she caught him snuffing a quick snack before dinner.

the children were snuffing their noses in the cold.

he was snuffing away the last remnants of smoke.

she was snuffing her laughter to avoid disturbing others.

they were snuffing out the flames of the campfire.

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