noun the act of causing death, especially intentionally
adjective causing or intended to cause death
The study of the psychological factors behind acts of killing, such as aggression or violence.
The act of taking someone's life intentionally, often resulting in legal consequences.
The act of eliminating a species or population, often in the context of invasive species control or wildlife management.
The act of ending an animal's life, often in the context of hunting or animal cruelty.
The act of causing death in a conflict or battle.
The intentional act of ending a patient's life, such as in euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide.
In the context of writing, 'killing' can refer to writing something very well or impressively. For example, 'She absolutely killed that article with her powerful storytelling.'
In psychology, 'killing' is not typically used in a professional context.
In sports, 'killing' can refer to defeating or outperforming an opponent. For example, 'The team is killing it this season with their strong defense.'
In the culinary world, 'killing' can refer to preparing food exceptionally well. For example, 'The chef killed it with the presentation of the dish.'
In sales, 'killing it' is often used to describe someone who is excelling or achieving great success in closing deals. For example, 'She's really killing it in sales this quarter.'