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killing
Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: killingspast: killedpp: killeding: killing
This word carries a heavy emotional duality. In its literal sense, it is clinical and stark, often associated with violence, crime, or necessary biological termination. It evokes a sense of finality and irreversibility that distinguishes it from softer terms like passing away.
Countable when referring to a specific instance of homicide or a specific lethal act. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of slaughter or the act of ending life.