Kill
/kɪl/verb
To cause the death of a living being.
The hunter killed the deer in the forest.
Often appears as...
- kill a person
- kill an animal
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Not Always Violent
The word 'kill' can be used non-violently to mean causing plants or engines to stop functioning.
I think I killed the engine; it won't start anymore.
Pro Tip 2/3Unintentional Death
'Kill' doesn't always imply intent; accidents causing death also use the word 'kill'.
The man was killed in a tragic car accident.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Kill' can be used metaphorically for something that eliminates or quashes possibilities.
His poor attitude killed his chances of promotion.
Compare with
annihilatorassassinateeliminatoreradicateexecuteexterminatemurderslaywipe out
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