Bump off

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verb

To murder or kill someone.

He was afraid that someone would bump him off because he knew too much.
Visual representation of "bump off" - to murder or kill someone

Often appears as...

  • bump off someone
  • plan to bump off

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Informal

Idiomatic

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Crime Context

Often used in stories or discussions about crime, especially in thriller or mystery genres.

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The detective thought the gang might bump off a witness to silence them.
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Informal Speech

Considered informal and can be inappropriate in serious or respectful discussions about death.

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In a legal setting, saying 'bump off' instead of 'murder' might seem disrespectful.
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Euphemism

Used as a euphemism to talk about killing in a lighter or less direct approach.

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He joked about being bumped off for forgetting his anniversary.
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