killing off

The phrase “killing off” has 3 syllables: kil-ling off

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪlɪŋ ɔf/

What is synonym and antonym for killing off?

In the thesaurus, “killing off” has 42 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for killing off

annihilating
assassinating
blotting out
bumping off
butchering
carrying off
claiming
croaking
cutting down
decimating
destroying
dispatching
doing in
euthanatizing
euthanizing
executing
felling
finishing
getting
icing
killing
knocking off
martyring
massacring
mowing
murdering
neutralizing
offing
putting away
putting down
rubbing out
scragging
slaughtering
slaying
smiting
snuffing
suiciding
taking
taking out
terminating
wasting
whacking

Antonyms for killing off

animating
nurturing
raising
restoring
resurrecting
resuscitating
reviving

Example Sentences

The plot twist in the novel involves the main character killing off several supporting roles to create suspense.
The farmer decided to killing off the invasive species that were harming his crops.
In an effort to manage the population, the wildlife authorities are considering killing off some of the overpopulated animals.
The director shocked the audience by killing off the beloved character in the season finale.
Environmentalists are concerned about the consequences of killing off certain species in the ecosystem.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to killing off, such as: animating, annihilating, assassinating, blotting out, bumping off, butchering, carrying off.

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