Killing: meaning, definitions and examples

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killing

 

[ หˆkษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

crime

The act of causing death, especially intentionally and unlawfully.

Synonyms

homicide, murder, slaying

Examples of usage

  • He was arrested for the killing of his neighbor.
  • The killing of innocent civilians is a war crime.
Context #2 | Noun

hunting

The act of hunting and killing animals for sport or food.

Synonyms

culling, hunting, shooting

Examples of usage

  • Trophy hunting often involves the killing of rare and endangered species.
  • Some tribes rely on hunting for their livelihood and survival.
Context #3 | Adjective

informal

Very exciting or intense.

Synonyms

exciting, intense, thrilling

Examples of usage

  • That movie was a killing! I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
  • The new video game is a killing among teenagers.

Translations

Translations of the word "killing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น assassinato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคคเฅเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรถtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembunuhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฑะธะฒัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zabรณjstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎบไบบ (satsujin)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท meurtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asesinato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถldรผrme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ดํ•ด (salhae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุชู„ (qatl)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vraลพda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vraลพda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ๆˆฎ (shฤlรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ morรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (mk'vleloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™tl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asesinato

Etymology

The word 'killing' dates back to the Old English word 'cwellan', meaning 'to kill, murder, execute'. The concept of killing has been a part of human history since ancient times, with various forms of killing documented in different cultures and societies. Whether for survival, self-defense, warfare, or criminal intent, the act of killing has been a subject of moral, ethical, and legal debates throughout history.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,907, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.