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snuff out

VERB
kill
Synonyms
WEAK
blow away bump off chill dispatch dispose of do away with do in dust grease hit ice knock off murder off rub out stretch out waste wax whack zap

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Duffy, as well as her co-traitor Stephen, managed to snuff out the competition in Friday night's final to take home half of the show's £95,750 prize pot.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

RBA Gov. Michele Bullock’s advice to the RBA’s interest-rate setting board is likely to revolve around acting to snuff out the inflation risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Often criticised for his fitness and workrate, Suele was then on the spot to snuff out a Florian Neuhaus shot with an excellent challenge late in the opening half.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are taking legal action to snuff out accusations that they are the subjects of a federal criminal racketeering investigation — claims publicized by the former’s ex-boyfriend Ray J.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

She could tell he was following her thoughts: Twins snuff out the angel's breath.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan