killing
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
Example: Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined.
To render inoperative.
Example: He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting.
To stop, cease or render void; to terminate.
Example: My computer wouldn't respond until I killed some of the running processes.
To amaze, exceed, stun or otherwise incapacitate.
Example: That joke always kills me.
noun
Definitions
An instance of someone being killed.
(usually as make a killing) A large amount of money.
Example: He made a killing on the stock market.
adjective
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That literally deprives of life; lethal, deadly, fatal.
Devastatingly attractive.
That makes one ‘die’ with laughter; very funny.