snuff
/snʌf/
verb
- To inhale something, especially a powdered substance like tobacco, through the nose.
- She snuffed the powder and immediately felt a tingling sensation.
- In the old days, people would snuff ground herbs for medicinal purposes.
- He snuffed the tobacco carefully, then gave a sharp sneeze.
- To extinguish a flame, especially by pinching or covering it.
- He snuffed the match before it burned his hand.
- She snuffed the candle with her fingers before going to bed.
- The wind snuffed the campfire, leaving them in darkness.
- To smell or sniff something, especially in a quick or curious way.
- The dog snuffed at the base of the tree, searching for a scent.
- She snuffed the air, catching a hint of fresh bread from the bakery.
- He snuffed the flower, enjoying its sweet fragrance.
Synonyms
noun
- A powdered form of tobacco that is inhaled through the nose.
- He took a pinch of snuff and sneezed loudly.
- She kept her snuff in a small silver box.
- In the 18th century, snuff was popular among European aristocrats.
- The charred part of a candle wick.
- A buildup of snuff can cause a candle to smoke.
- He trimmed the snuff from the candle to make the flame burn brighter.
- The old candlestick had a small tool for removing the snuff.