Synonyms for Liquidate

Definition of liquidate

verb
  1. get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing; "The mafia liquidated the informer"; "the double agent was neutralized"
  2. eliminate by paying off (debts)
  3. convert into cash; "I had to liquidate my holdings to pay off my ex-husband"

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Writing tips for "liquidate"

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"Liquidate" in song lyrics

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  • "northen liquidate"
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