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- pronunciation:
- snuhf
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
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noun |
| definition: |
the portion of a candlewick that is charred from burning.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
snuffs, snuffing, snuffed |
| definition 1: |
to put out or extinguish (a burning candle or the like, often fol. by "out").
She tried not to spill wax as she snuffed out the candles. |
| definition 2: |
to bring to an abrupt end; destroy; kill (usu. fol. by "out").
Her life was suddenly snuffed out by this dreadful disease.The batter's strike-out snuffed out all hope for a victory. |
| definition 3: |
(slang) to murder (sometimes followed by "out.").
They took him to the empty warehouse and snuffed him. |
| related words: |
quench, stifle |
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