kill

The word “kill” has 1 syllable: kill.

It's pronounced as /kɪl/.

What is synonym and antonym for kill?

In the thesaurus, “kill” has 43 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kill along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for kill

To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
To render inoperative.
To stop, cease or render void; to terminate.
To amaze, exceed, stun or otherwise incapacitate.
To cause great pain, discomfort or distress to.
To produce feelings of dissatisfaction or revulsion in.
To use up or to waste.
To exert an overwhelming effect on.
To overpower, overwhelm or defeat.
To force a company out of business.
To produce intense pain.
To punish severely.
To strike (a ball, etc.) with such force and placement as to make a shot that is impossible to defend against, usually winning a point.
To cause (a ball, etc.) to be out of play, resulting in a stoppage of gameplay.
To succeed with an audience, especially in comedy.
To cause to assume the value zero.
(IRC) To disconnect (a user) involuntarily from the network.
To deadmelt.

The detective was determined to kill the rumors surrounding the case.It's important to find a way to kill time during long flights.
The scientist worked hard to find a solution that would kill harmful bacteria without affecting good ones.
He tried to kill the tension in the room with a lighthearted joke.
The gardener used natural methods to kill weeds without harming the plants.

On this page you'll find 75 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kill, such as: activate, admit, allow, animate, annoy, approve, brake.

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