SNUFFING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

snuffing

verb

present participle of snuff

as in sniffing

to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose the dog began barking as soon as she snuffed the scent of squirrel

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as in murdering

to put to death deliberately the proprietor of the boarding house had apparently snuffed almost 50 old men before she was caught

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Recent Examples of snuffing Brents made a couple of nice plays against the run, including snuffing out one for an 8-yard loss. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 What seemed to matter most to Murphy was snuffing out a political star in formation, Bronin. — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 When Rhaenyra learns Helaena jumped to her death at the episode’s conclusion, Rhaenyra shuts the window, snuffing out the last of her compassion for her father’s other children. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Indeed, snuffing out that insect’s life may have strengthened her sense of belonging. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Quiet season expected due to El Niño's impacts Forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season were mostly below-normal due to the storm-snuffing impacts of El Niño. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 July 2026 Holding it all together is the irrepressible Rodri, sweeping up loose balls and snuffing out counter-attacks with a positional awareness few central midfielders match. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026 Another method is to cut off oxygen to the fire by using a snuffing lid, then let the fire burn out naturally. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 The lead secured, Switzerland shifted to a five-man midfield out of possession, snuffing out the space and challenging the Algerians to play through it, but Petkovic’s charges struggled to break their opponents down. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffing

Verb

Though Leighton appears in front of their home at the end of the episode, the Dessens don’t realize that the MacNamara of their analog world has been sniffing around, too.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
But when the Orcs come sniffing, those same qualities transform him from fun-loving hobbit to fierce protector.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of sniffing

Verb

Rhys plays Nile Jarvis, the menacing and manipulative real estate scion suspected of murdering his first wife.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
As interviewees list justifications for murdering civilians, including children, the camera’s gaze eventually falls on the IDF’s own military headquarters.

— Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of murdering

Verb

Redness, open sores, discharge, foul-smelling ears, lumps or recurring skin issues all warrant a vet visit, not a grooming session.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Removing a small number of the oldest stems will let the plant continue to grow in a balanced way, and can help your sweet-smelling vines resist winter wind.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of smelling

Verb

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial after a Utah judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on all seven charges against him.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Ferrell instead starred as the villainous mogul Jacobim Mugatu, who attempts to brainwash Derek into assassinating the prime minister of Malaysia.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of assassinating

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Tottenham attempted to offload Bissouma last summer, and the club later initiated another internal investigation after an image leaked of Bissouma inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon again.

— Colin Millar, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
And viral trends like the cinnamon challenge can cause potential injury by accidentally inhaling the powder.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of inhaling

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Chicago made it to the postseason with Ben Johnson calling the plays and Caleb Williams executing them last season.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
More than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, a crossbow, tactical gear, ammunition and electronics, were found by authorities while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the attackers.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of executing

Verb

The confrontation began Friday after a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a mosque, and gunmen stormed the facility, killing 21 people and wounding 103 others.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
The capital city is known for its tight air traffic and was the site of the deadliest crash in the United States in years in January 2025, when two aircraft collided over the Potomac River, killing all 67 people on board.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026