Definitions
snuff
- Referring to the act of putting out a candle or flame by pinching it with fingers. - Describing the action of inhaling or sniffing something, especially tobacco. - Talking about the act of suppressing or ending something, such as an idea or a rumor.
- Referring to the act of putting out a fire or flame using water, sand, or other means. - Describing the action of ending or eradicating something completely. - Talking about the act of suppressing or quelling something, such as a rebellion or a protest.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of ending or stopping something.
- 2Both words involve the use of force or action to achieve their meaning.
- 3Both words can be used in literal or figurative contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Snuff is used for putting out flames or ending something small, while extinguish is used for putting out fires or ending something large.
- 2Means: Snuff involves pinching or smothering, while extinguish involves using water, sand, or other means to put out a fire.
- 3Intensity: Snuff is less forceful and more gentle than extinguish, which implies a more forceful and complete ending.
- 4Usage: Snuff is less common and more specific in its usage than extinguish, which is a more versatile and widely used word.
- 5Connotation: Snuff has a more casual and informal connotation, while extinguish is more formal and serious in tone.
Remember this!
Snuff and extinguish are synonyms that both refer to the act of ending or stopping something. However, they differ in their object, means, intensity, usage, and connotation. Snuff is used for putting out small flames or ending something minor, while extinguish is used for putting out large fires or ending something significant. Snuff involves pinching or smothering, while extinguish involves using water, sand, or other means to put out a fire. Snuff is less forceful and more gentle than extinguish, which implies a more forceful and complete ending. Snuff is less common and more specific in its usage than extinguish, which is a more versatile and widely used word. Finally, snuff has a more casual and informal connotation, while extinguish is more formal and serious in tone.
