killings

The word “killings” has 2 syllables: kill-ings.

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪlɪŋz/.


What is synonym and antonym for killings?

In the thesaurus, “killings” has 14 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for killings

  • bloodbaths
  • cleanups
  • earnings
  • gains
  • homicides
  • manslaughters
  • massacres
  • murders
  • payoffs
  • profits
  • sales
  • slaughters
  • slayings
  • windfalls

Antonyms for killings

  • charges
  • costs
  • disbursements
  • expenditures
  • expenses
  • losses
  • outlays

Meanings of killings

  • noun
    1. An instance of someone being killed.
    2. (usually as make a killing) A large amount of money.

Example Sentences

  • The documentary explored the killings that occurred during the conflict in the region.
  • Authorities are investigating a series of killings that have left the community on edge.
  • The rise in gang-related killings has prompted local leaders to seek solutions for reducing violence.
  • The journalist published an article detailing the unsolved killings from the past decade.
  • Activists are calling for justice for the killings of innocent civilians in the ongoing war.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to killings, such as: bloodbaths, charges, cleanups, costs, disbursements, earnings, expenditures.

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