kill

[US]/kɪl/
[UK]/kɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. cause the death of; put an end to; neutralize
vi. cause the death of
n. massacre; slaughter
adj. deadly; fatal

Phrases & Collocations

kill oneself

kill off

kill or cure

shoot to kill

kill well

Example Sentences

kill range; kill probability.

kill a bottle of brandy.

kill a congressional bill.

The killer was merciless.

kill off the mice.

kill a sheep as a sacrifice

the suspense is killing me.

the motive for this killing is unclear.

kill a man of malice prepense

poison for killing weeds

It's our liability to kill akela.

Killing people is a crime.

was killed by a bullet.

These flowers kill easily.

You will kill the child with indulgence.

Real-world Examples

I was sure that I was to be killed.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

And the sunrise is just killing it.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2021 Collection

I was sure I had finally killed you!

Source: Bedtime stories for children

Now, go before he kills us both.

Source: Slumdog Millionaire Selected

That same day six Americans were killed.

Source: CNN Listening Collection April 2013

Some even thought that Orson killed you.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

Well, what would I kill him with?

Source: When the Wind Blows Selected

Unfortunately, thousands of people are getting killed.

Source: NPR News April 2015 Compilation

2 pilots were also killed upon impact.

Source: AP Listening November 2015 Collection

You wanna know if I killed anyone?

Source: House of Cards Season 1

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