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kill

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: killspast: killedpp: killeding: killing

This word carries a heavy, definitive weight, signaling an absolute end. While it is the standard term for ending life, it often feels more clinical or blunt than "murder" or "slay," making it versatile enough for everything from forensic reports to casual conversation about insects.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To cause the death of a living organism.

"The frost killed the delicate seedlings."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To stop a process or terminate a mechanical function.

"The technician had to kill the engine immediately."

Intransitive Verb

To cease functioning or stop working.

"The car battery finally killed during the storm."

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