Used when something is abruptly ended or halted, often with force or by authority.

Sudden Termination

Often used figuratively to describe the end of abstract concepts like ideas or movements.

Metaphorical Use

Can imply that the person or group ending something has the power or control over it.

Implies a quick, sometimes unexpected ending of life, often associated with violence or crime.

Most commonly used in informal speech when talking about death or killing in a somewhat detached way.

Directly refers to the physical act of putting out a small flame, usually of a candle.

Comes from a time when people used snuffers to extinguish candles without creating smoke.

Can convey a peaceful, intimate, or solemn atmosphere, often in narratives or descriptions.