What is the meaning of snuff out?

verb

  • Put an end to; kill.
    • usage: "The Nazis snuffed out the life of many Jewish children"
  • Put out, as of fires, flames, or lights.
    • usage: "Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained"; "quench the flames"; "snuff out the candles"
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