kill off

The phrase “kill off” has 2 syllables: kill off.

It's pronounced as /kɪl ɔf/.


What is synonym and antonym for kill off?

In the thesaurus, “kill off” has 13 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for kill off

  • annihilate
  • blot out
  • bump off
  • carry off
  • cut down
  • decimate
  • massacre
  • mow
  • murder
  • put away
  • rub out
  • slaughter
  • take out

Antonyms for kill off

  • animate
  • raise
  • restore
  • revive

Example Sentences

  • The new pesticide is designed to kill off harmful insects without harming beneficial ones.
  • The series finale was so controversial that many fans felt it would kill off the show's legacy.
  • The company decided to kill off the outdated product line in favor of newer innovations.
  • They had to kill off some of the characters to create more drama in the storyline.
  • If we don’t take action, climate change could kill off entire species.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kill off, such as: animate, annihilate, blot out, bump off, carry off, cut down, decimate.

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