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snuffed

/snʌft/

Meanings
verb
To inhale through the nose.

Examples :

"She snuffed the aroma of the freshly baked bread, trying to identify the spices. "
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Related Words

Illustration dramatic

dramatic adjective

/dɹəˈmætɪk/

Of or relating to the drama.

"The school play was a dramatic performance, full of exciting action and emotional scenes. "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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suffocated verb

/ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪɾɪd/

To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.

"Open the hatch, he is suffocating in the airlock!"

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lighting verb

/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

To start (a fire).

"We lit the fire to get some heat."

Illustration criticize

criticize verb

/ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/

To find fault (with something).

"My teacher criticized my essay because it lacked supporting details. "

Illustration extinguish

extinguish verb

/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

"Please extinguish your cigarette before entering the building. "

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identify verb

/aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The detective was able to identify the suspect from the security camera footage. "

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showdown noun

/ˈʃoʊdaʊn/

The final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor.

"After weeks of intense competition, the championship game was the ultimate showdown between the two best teams in the league. "

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covering verb

/ˈkʌvəɹɪŋ/

To place something over or upon, as to conceal or protect.

"He covered the baby with a blanket."

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expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

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birthday noun

/ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/

The anniversary of the day on which someone is born.

"My sister's birthday is next week, and we're planning a party. "

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contempt noun

/kənˈtɛmpt/

The state or act of contemning; the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior, base, or worthless; scorn, disdain.

"His contempt for the new teacher was obvious; he scoffed at her ideas and ignored her instructions. "