snuff
//snʌf//
Noun
snuffSingular
1
Powdered tobacco that is inhaled through the nose.
In the 18th century, snuff was popular among European aristocrats.
2
The charred part of a candle wick.
She trimmed the snuff from the candle wick to make it burn brighter.
Verb
snuffInfinitive
snuffPresent tense
snuffedPast tense
snuffedPast participle
snuffingPresent participle
snuffsThird-person singular
1
To extinguish a candle or flame by pinching or covering the wick.
She snuffed the candle before going to bed.
2
To kill or put an end to something, especially abruptly.
The scandal snuffed out his political career.
3
To inhale or sniff something, especially snuff tobacco.
He snuffed the tobacco powder through his nose.