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kill

verb

/kɪl/

Meaning

to cause the death of; to end life

To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.

The hunter killed the deer.

The hunter killed a deer.

kill time

slay, murder, eliminate, destroy, end

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slay, murder, eliminate, destroy

Entry 2

slay, murder, destroy, end, eliminate

save, rescue, revive, heal, protect, preserve

Entry 1

save, rescue, revive, heal

Entry 2

save, protect, preserve

kill instantly, kill time, kill bacteria, kill softly, kill someone, kill the mood

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kill instantly, kill time, kill bacteria, kill softly

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kill time, kill instantly, kill someone, kill the mood

to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline

to begin a journey, project, or activity

to give or supply something that is needed or wanted

To release from military service or to disband troops.

to look at something carefully in order to understand it

to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie