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Snuff (Verb)

Inhale (something) through the nose; "snuff coke".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The suspect was caught on camera trying to snuff a line of cocaine at the party.
Police officers found evidence of powdered substance that suggested the victim might have tried to snuff it before dying.
The star's rehab process began after being filmed trying to snuff a substance through a rolled-up dollar bill.
She reported seeing a person attempting to snuff something white and powdery in the restroom stall.
Forensic investigators have reason to believe the deceased might have attempted to snuff a large dose of the substance.

Sniff or smell inquiringly.

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The dog began to snuff around the yard in search of a buried bone.
As I entered the house, I couldn't help but snuff the air to see if dinner was ready.
The curious rabbit started to snuff out the treats hidden around the enclosure.
She lifted her head to snuff the air, trying to identify the source of the smell.
The detective decided to let the police dog snuff the crime scene for any potential clues.