take a hit vs snort

take a hit is not a noun while snort is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
take a hit	No	No	Yes	No
snort	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take a hit and snort are synonyms defined as:

take a hit (noun)	snort (noun)
	a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
	a disrespectful laugh

take a hit (verb)	snort (verb)
inhale through the nose	make a snorting sound by exhaling hard
	indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose
	inhale through the nose
	inhale recreational drugs