Killing: meaning, definitions and examples
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killing
[ หkษชlษชล ]
crime
The act of causing death, especially intentionally and unlawfully.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was arrested for the killing of his neighbor.
- The killing of innocent civilians is a war crime.
hunting
The act of hunting and killing animals for sport or food.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Trophy hunting often involves the killing of rare and endangered species.
- Some tribes rely on hunting for their livelihood and survival.
Translations
Translations of the word "killing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น assassinato
- matanรงa
- homicรญdio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคคเฅเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Tรถtung
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembunuhan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฑะธะฒััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ zabรณjstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎบไบบ (satsujin)
๐ซ๐ท meurtre
- assassinat
- homicide
๐ช๐ธ asesinato
๐น๐ท รถldรผrme
๐ฐ๐ท ์ดํด (salhae)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชู (qatl)
๐จ๐ฟ vraลพda
๐ธ๐ฐ vraลพda
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฎ (shฤlรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ umor
๐ฎ๐ธ morรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะปัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ (mk'vleloba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ qษtl
๐ฒ๐ฝ asesinato
Word origin
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.