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To murder or assassinate someone
“Like the classic dictator described by Aristotle, he quickly used his power to kill his political opponents.”
To cause or result in the loss of life
“Tuna boats, for example, often kill sharks, turtles, and dolphins that get trapped in their nets.”
To put an end to
“The unexpected emergency would effectively kill our plans for a vacation.”
To cause the failure or defeat of (something)
“Congress would quickly kill the proposed bill.”
To turn or switch off (something)
“Nigel parked his car and killed the engine.”
To neutralize or subdue (an effect or quality)
“Sonya quickly gave me a shot to kill the unbearable pain.”
To overexert oneself
“He would almost kill himself trying to get in shape for the marathon.”
To pass the time, typically while waiting for a particular event
“I decided to kill some time by watching my favorite series on Netflix.”
To cause pain or anguish to
“I hope it happens soon because the suspense will kill me otherwise.”
To overwhelm (someone) with an emotion
“This song kills me every time I hear it.”
To delete (a line, paragraph, or file) from a document or computer
“The editor was not happy with large sections of my report and would subsequently kill them.”
To delight, allure or attract in an almost magical manner
“His handsome features and rugged build would regularly kill the ladies within his presence.”
To forcibly put an end to
To drink, especially alcohol
To defeat or conquer comprehensively
To put an end to something
To make someone into a martyr by putting him or her to death for adhering to
To amuse (someone) greatly
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
To cause to wither or shrivel due to disease or illness, typically of plants
To rapidly assault or annihilate by firing a series of shots continuously
To remove the head of
To pass (a test, interview, etc.) perfectly
The act of causing death
“After Johnny Cage had beaten his opponent to a pulp, a voice would tell him to go in for the kill before praising him for the fatality.”
The victim of an act of killing
“Our cat appeared on the doorstep, dragging a fresh kill.”
A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grace
The flesh of wild mammals or birds, used as food
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