Snuff Out

Synonyms of snuff out

• extinguish
• quench
• put out
• snuff

Antonyms of snuff out

• light
• ignite
• spark
• kindle

Collocations of snuff out

candle

Frequency: 80 %

She gently snuffed out the candle before going to bed.

hope

Frequency: 70 %

The tragic news of the accident snuffed out any false hope of finding survivors.

life

Frequency: 60 %

The car accident snuffed out his life abruptly.

dreams

Frequency: 45 %

The unexpected financial crisis snuffed out all their dreams of starting a new business.

Idiomatic Expressions for snuff out

• Phrase: snuff out someone's life
  Meaning: to kill someone, often in a violent or sudden manner
  Usage: The assassin was hired to snuff out the witness before the trial.