kill

US /kɪl/
UK /kɪl/
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1.

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

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

put an end to or defeat (something)

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

cause (someone) great pain or distress

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The news of his death killed her.
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My feet are killing me after this long walk.
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tormentagonizedistresstortureafflict
1.

the act of causing death

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The police are investigating the kill.
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The lion made a quick kill of the gazelle.
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slaughtermassacrepreyvictim
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killingkill offkill or curedressed to killmake a killingkill someone with kindnesskill the goose that lays the golden egg