snuffed

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

Translation

v.cut off the wick of a candle; extinguish (a candle flame); eliminate; murder

Phrases & Collocations

snuffed out

snuffed candle

snuffed life

snuffed flame

snuffed dreams

snuffed hope

snuffed spirit

snuffed passion

snuffed laughter

snuffed joy

Example Sentences

the candle was snuffed out by the wind.

he snuffed out his cigarette before entering the building.

she snuffed the competition with her outstanding performance.

the detective snuffed out the criminal's escape plan.

he snuffed out the last remnants of hope.

the team snuffed out their opponents' chances of winning.

she quickly snuffed out the rumors about her departure.

the fire was snuffed out before it could spread.

he snuffed out his excitement when he heard the bad news.

the cat snuffed at the strange smell in the air.

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