Definitions

1. noun

a powder made from dried and finely powdered tobacco, used for smoking or to flavor food

“He dipped his finger into the snuff and tasted it.”

2. verb

to extinguish a flame, especially one that is smoldering or smoky

“She had to snuff out the candles before going to bed.”

3. verb

to put an end to something, especially an idea or activity

“The company decided to snuff out the rumors about the new product.”

4. verb

to kill or destroy something, especially a person or an organization

“The government snuffed out the rebellion with military force.”

5. verb

to stop or suppress something, especially an emotion or a desire

“She had to snuff out her feelings of sadness after the loss.”

6. noun

a sudden or brief instance of something, especially a feeling or a smell

“The snuff of the pipe was the only sound in the room.”