Kill: meaning, definitions and examples

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kill

[ kɪl ]

^{Context #1}

crime

To cause the death of a person, animal or plant intentionally.

Synonyms

murder, slay, terminate

Examples of usage

He was sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife.
The hunter killed a deer for food.

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stop

To stop the operation or activity of something.

Synonyms

end, halt, terminate

Examples of usage

The company decided to kill the project due to lack of funding.
He killed the engine to save fuel.

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success

A resounding success or hit.

Synonyms

hit, success, triumph

Examples of usage

The new product was a kill in the market.
Her performance in the play was a kill.

Translations

Translations of the word "kill" in other languages:

🇵🇹 matar

🇮🇳 मारना

🇩🇪 töten

🇮🇩 membunuh

🇺🇦 вбити

🇵🇱 zabić

🇯🇵 殺す (korosu)

🇫🇷 tuer

🇪🇸 matar

🇹🇷 öldürmek

🇰🇷 죽이다 (jugida)

🇸🇦 قتل (qatl)

🇨🇿 zabít

🇸🇰 zabiť

🇨🇳 杀 (shā)

🇸🇮 ubiti

🇮🇸 drepa

🇰🇿 өлтіру

🇬🇪 მოკვლა (mokvlva)

🇦🇿 öldürmək

🇲🇽 matar

Word origin

The word 'kill' has Old English origins, with roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'khillan' meaning 'to strike'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include causing the death of living beings intentionally. The word has been used in various contexts, from hunting and warfare to modern-day slang.

See also: killdeer, killer, killing, killjoy, overkill.