Kill Definition
kill
noun
- the act of terminating a life
- the destruction of an enemy plane or ship or tank or missile; "the pilot reported two kills during the mission"
verb
- cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly; "This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank"; "The farmer killed a pig for the holidays"
- thwart the passage of; "kill a motion"; "he shot down the student's proposal"
- end or extinguish by forceful means; "Stamp out poverty!"
- be fatal; "cigarettes kill"; "drunken driving kills"
- be the source of great pain for; "These new shoes are killing me!"
- overwhelm with hilarity, pleasure, or admiration; "The comedian was so funny, he was killing me!"
- hit with so much force as to make a return impossible, in racket games; "She killed the ball"
- hit with great force; "He killed the ball"
- deprive of life; "AIDS has killed thousands in Africa"
- cause the death of, without intention; "She was killed in the collision of three cars"
- drink down entirely; "He downed three martinis before dinner"; "She killed a bottle of brandy that night"; "They popped a few beer after work"
- mark for deletion, rub off, or erase; "kill these lines in the President's speech"
- tire out completely; "The daily stress of her work is killing her"
- cause to cease operating; "kill the engine"
- destroy a vitally essential quality of or in; "Eating artichokes kills the taste of all other foods"
"Kill" in song lyrics
See how kill is used in real songs:
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"Damn, if looks could kill"
3rd Bass f/ Zev Love X (of KMD) — The Gas Face -
"We're like the truth that the FBI can't kill"
The 49ers — Earth's Rotation -
"I got the pigs on the run from the kill"
4 Deep — Up 2 No Good
Words that rhyme with kill
Usage tips for "kill"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "kill" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for kill to find words that pair well.