Pronunciation: /kɪl/
noun the act of causing death
A1 The hunter used a knife to kill the deer.
A2 The killer left a note at the crime scene.
B1 The soldier was awarded a medal for his kill in combat.
B2 The detective was able to solve the case by analyzing the kill pattern.
C1 The assassination plot was carefully planned to ensure a successful kill.
C2 The hitman was hired to carry out the kill without leaving any evidence behind.
verb to cause the death of a person, animal, or other living thing
A1 The hunter killed a deer for food.
A2 The soldier killed the enemy in battle.
B1 The murderer killed his victim in cold blood.
B2 The virus can kill millions if not contained.
C1 The dictator ordered his troops to kill anyone who opposed him.
C2 The assassin was hired to kill the political leader.
formal The suspect was charged with attempted murder for trying to kill his neighbor.
informal I heard that guy over there wants to kill his boss for giving him extra work.
slang I can't believe she killed that presentation at work today!
figurative His harsh words felt like they were trying to kill my spirit.
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