What is another word for Snuffing?

Pronunciation: [snˈʌfɪŋ] (IPA)

Snuffing is the act of extinguishing or putting out a fire or a flame. There are several synonyms for snuffing, such as quenching, smothering, dousing, extinguishing, and stifling. All these synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe the act of putting out fire. Quenching is perhaps the most commonly used synonym for snuffing as it can be used to refer to the extinguishing of fire or the thirst of a person or animal. Smothering, dousing, extinguishing, and stifling can all be used to describe the act of snuffing out a fire by suffocating it or depriving it of oxygen.

What are the hypernyms for Snuffing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Snuffing

He commenced to act as though all was not right, and he stood listening, reared upon his haunches, and Snuffing the air.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
The Age of Snuffing.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
In this country old customs linger long, and although the age of Snuffing has passed away, in some quarters the piquant pinch still finds favour.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews

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