killed

The word “killed” has 1 syllable: killed.

It's pronounced as /kɪld/.


What is synonym and antonym for killed?

In the thesaurus, “killed” has 33 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for killed

  • braked
  • busted
  • canceled
  • cancelled
  • captivated
  • charmed
  • deactivated
  • deleted
  • delighted
  • destroyed
  • dismissed
  • dispatched
  • downed
  • drained
  • enchanted
  • enticed
  • exhausted
  • fascinated
  • harassed
  • interested
  • lured
  • murdered
  • refused
  • removed
  • seduced
  • shut off
  • slaughtered
  • slew
  • stuck
  • tired
  • took
  • vetoed
  • wore

Antonyms for killed

  • activated
  • actuated
  • admitted
  • allowed
  • animated
  • annoyed
  • approved
  • charged
  • confirmed
  • disgusted
  • drove
  • energized
  • fired
  • generated
  • moved
  • offended
  • passed
  • propelled
  • pushed
  • raised
  • ran
  • repelled
  • restored
  • resurrected
  • revived
  • revolted
  • run
  • set off
  • sparked
  • started
  • stetted
  • strengthened
  • triggered
  • turned on

Meanings of killed

  • verb
    1. To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
    2. To render inoperative.
    3. To stop, cease or render void; to terminate.
    4. To amaze, exceed, stun or otherwise incapacitate.
    5. To cause great pain, discomfort or distress to.
    6. To produce feelings of dissatisfaction or revulsion in.
    7. To use up or to waste.
    8. To exert an overwhelming effect on.
    9. To overpower, overwhelm or defeat.
    10. To force a company out of business.
    11. To produce intense pain.
    12. To punish severely.
    13. 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.
    14. To cause (a ball, etc.) to be out of play, resulting in a stoppage of gameplay.
    15. To succeed with an audience, especially in comedy.
    16. To cause to assume the value zero.
    17. (IRC) To disconnect (a user) involuntarily from the network.
    18. To deadmelt.
  • adjective
    1. (of steel) deoxidized.

Example Sentences

  • The documentary revealed how the fire killed hundreds of animals in the forest.
  • She was devastated when the accident killed her beloved pet.
  • The hero in the story killed the dragon to save the village.
  • The heavy rain killed all the outdoor plans we had for the weekend.
  • He killed the engine and stepped out to enjoy the fresh air.

On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to killed, such as: activated, actuated, admitted, allowed, animated, annoyed, approved.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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able

  • adept
  • adequate
  • apt
  • capable
  • competent
  • equal to
  • good
  • proficient
  • qualified
  • skilled
  • suitable
  • up to it

deactivated

  • deadlocked
  • disband
  • ineffective
  • ineffectual
  • killed
  • nonproductive
  • shut off
  • stuck
  • unproductive
  • unusable
  • unworkable
  • useless

educated

  • accomplished
  • adept
  • civilized
  • cultured
  • enlightened
  • experienced
  • expert
  • informed
  • inspired
  • intelligent
  • knowledgeable
  • literate
  • practiced
  • prepared
  • proficient
  • scholarly
  • schooled
  • skilled
  • skillful
  • taught
  • trained
  • well-read

efficient

fagged

  • annoyed
  • bored
  • dead
  • disgusted
  • distressed
  • drained
  • exasperated
  • exhausted
  • fatigued
  • finished
  • impatient
  • irritated
  • jaded
  • killed
  • labored
  • lost
  • overworked
  • sleepy
  • stale
  • struggled
  • sweated
  • tired
  • used
  • wasted
  • wearied
  • weary
  • wore
  • worked
  • wrought

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