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Meaning of the word kill in English

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kill

US /kɪl/
UK /kɪl/
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Verb

1.

cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing)

Example:
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The hunter managed to kill a deer.
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Smoking can kill you.
Synonym:
murderslayassassinateexecuteannihilate
2.

put an end to or defeat (something)

Example:
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The new policy will kill small businesses.
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We need to kill this idea before it spreads.
Synonym:
destroyruincrushdemolishextinguish
3.

cause (someone) great pain or distress

Example:
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The news of his death killed her.
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My feet are killing me after this long walk.
Synonym:
tormentagonizedistresstortureafflict

Noun

1.

the act of causing death

Example:
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The police are investigating the kill.
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The lion made a quick kill of the gazelle.
Synonym:
slaughtermassacrepreyvictim
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Related Word:
killingkill off