Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Snuff Out.
Snuff Out - as a verb
Put an end to; kill
Example: "The nazis snuffed out the life of many jewish children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extinguish21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
do away witheliminate11extinguish21get rid ofHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
Example: "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow outextinguish21quench20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He tried to snuff out the candle with his fingers but ended up burning himself."
"The firefighters managed to snuff out the fire before it spread to the neighboring buildings."
"The villain's plan was to snuff out the hero's life."
"The mafia boss ordered his henchmen to snuff out the informant."
"Extreme poverty can sometimes snuff out people's dreams and aspirations."
