snuffing
Definitions
The act of extinguishing a flame, typically by covering it.
The process of inhaling powdered tobacco into the nostrils.
The informal act of killing or putting an end to something.
Examples
The detective suspected the killer of snuffing out the candle to hide their escape.
He spent the evening snuffing out the embers in the fireplace before heading to bed.
The sudden policy change was effectively snuffing out the small business's chances of survival.
Synonyms
extinguishing quenching smothering dousing stifling suppressing killing
Antonyms
igniting kindling lighting starting fostering nurturing encouraging