Snuffing
Pronunciation: /ˈsnʌfɪŋ/
Snuffing (verb)
- To stop a candle or fire from burning by pinching or covering it.
- To bring something to an end, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Examples
- She was snuffing the candle before leaving the room.
- He is snuffing the fire with a blanket.
Common collocations: snuff out a candle, snuff the flame, snuff out hope, snuff a project, snuff out a plan