kill

noun

1
the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile
the pilot reported two kills during the mission
2
the act of terminating a life

1
end or extinguish by forceful means
Stamp out poverty!
2
destroy a vitally essential quality of or in
Eating artichokes kills the taste of all other foods
3
cause to cease operating
kill the engine
4
tire out completely
The daily stress of her work is killing her
5
mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
kill these lines in the President's speech
6
drink down entirely
He downed three martinis before dinner
She killed a bottle of brandy that night
7
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank
The farmer killed a pig for the holidays
8
cause the death of, without intention
She was killed in the collision of three cars
9
deprive of life
AIDS has killed thousands in Africa
10
hit with great force
He killed the ball

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