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snuff out

[/snʌf aʊt/]
verb (phrasal)
apagar; extinguir; eliminar
1. to extinguish a flame or light by pinching or covering
She snuffed out the candle before leaving the room.
Ela apagou a vela antes de sair do quarto.
2. to end or terminate something abruptly
The new law snuffed out any hopes for reform.
A nova lei extinguiu qualquer esperança de reforma.
3. to kill or eliminate someone (often used figuratively or in crime contexts)
The regime snuffed out all opposition.
O regime eliminou toda a oposição.
NYC Slang
cap out; shut down
Synonyms
extinguishput outeliminatekillsuppressquash
Antonyms
lightignitekindleallowpermit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apagar; extinguir
Most common usage for both literal and figurative meanings
São Paulo
eliminar; acabar com
Often used in more formal contexts
Portugal
apagar; suprimir
Slightly more formal tone than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

snuff it (British slang for dying)
snuff box (container for snuff tobacco)
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