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killing

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: killingsQuá khứ: killedPhân từ 2: killedV-ing: 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.

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Danh từ

The act of causing death.

"The killing of the innocent was a tragedy."

Danh từ

A large sum of money earned quickly or an easy victory.

"He made a killing on the stock market."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To cause the death of.

"The frost is killing the plants."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To spend time in a boring or idle way.

"I am just killing time until the train arrives."

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