Definition Synonyms
Definition of killed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
deceasedhaving been caused to die
- The killed soldiers were honored in a ceremony.
2.
effectivenessrendered ineffective or useless
- The killed plan was abandoned by the team.
3.
metallurgyTECH. deoxidized to prevent gas bubbles in steelTECH.
- The killed steel was used for the construction.
4.
medicalTECH. inactivated to ensure safety in vaccinesTECH.
- The killed vaccine was administered to the patients.
Expressions with killed
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
completely reject or dismiss an idea without any chance
When costs doubled, it killed the idea stone-dead at once.
having died while actively fighting in a war or battle
They honored the killed in battle soldiers at the memorial service.
died while actively engaged in combat
The soldier was reported as killed in action.
used to warn that seeking hidden facts may bring harm
My aunt just smiled and said, "Curiosity killed the cat."
excessive worry can be harmful to mental health
Remember, care killed the cat, so try to relax.
explain bad luck by joking about past wrongdoing
He missed the bus again, must have killed a Chinaman.
Origin of killed
Old English, cyllan (to strike) + -ed (past tense)
Terms with killed included in their meaning
💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.
incident
instance of someone being killed
harm
person harmed or killed due to crime, accident, or other event
unlawful killing
killed unlawfully and with intent
casualties
number of people killed or hurt in an accident
killed violently
die because of being hit many times
taken alive
get caught by someone without being killed
accidents
person injured or killed in an accident
war
person killed or injured during a war
victim
person killed in an accident or disaster
execution
get killed by people throwing stones at you
war victim
person not in the military who is hurt or killed in conflict
systematic killing
camp where prisoners are systematically killed
final sentence
legal punishment where someone is killed by the state
safety
injured or killed by electric shock
murder
list of people to be killed
harm victim
someone injured or killed in an accident
mob justice
killed by a mob without legal trial
casualty
person who is injured or killed
mathematics
number of people killed or badly hurt in traffic crashes
captured person
captured without being killed
crime hit
killed or eliminated in a violent way
military
family member of a soldier killed in combat
vulnerability
able to be killed or destroyed
violence
killed in a violent and cruel way
Examples of killed in a sentence
The killed animals were found in the forest. The killed project was never revisited. The killed idea was forgotten quickly. Engineers preferred killed steel for its superior quality. Killed steel is essential for certain manufacturing processes. The killed virus was used in the experiment.
Researchers prefer killed strains for safety.
View all translations of killed
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:tué, abandonné, ...
- German:getötet, nutzlos, ...
- Italian:ucciso, inutile, ...
- Spanish:fallecido, descartado, ...
- Portuguese:mortos, inativado, ...
- Chinese:阵亡, 无效的, ...
- Japanese:殺された, 無効になった, ...
- Arabic:مقتول, مُبْطَل, ...
- Hebrew:הָרוּג, מְנֻטְרָל, ...
- Russian:убитые, неэффективный, ...
- Ukrainian:загиблі, скасований, ...
- Hindi:मारे गए, निष्प्रभावी, ...
Definition of kill - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
biologycause the death of a living being
- The hunter killed the deer.
2.
conflictend or extinguish something forcefully
- The new law killed the project.
3.
technologyTECH. stop or deactivate a functionTECH.
- He had to kill the engine quickly..
4.
- My back is killing me today.
5.
- The coach killed the team for their mistakes.
6.
- Her performance killed the audience.
7.
sportsTECH. US hit a ball with unreturnable forceTECH. US
- She killed the ball in the final set.
Noun
1.
huntingact of causing death, especially in hunting
- The hunter celebrated the kill of the deer.
2.
volleyballTECH. grounding the ball to win a rallyTECH.
- She made a perfect kill to win the match.
3.
militaryTECH. instance of destroying an enemy targetTECH.
- The pilot reported a kill on the enemy jet.
4.
geographyDated US creek or channel of waterDated US
- The boat sailed down the narrow kill.
Images of kill
creek or channel of water
Expressions with kill
💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.
cause the death of a living being
The hunter killed it with one shot.
express extreme embarrassment or frustration
I forgot my lines on stage, kill me.
eliminate a species or group completely
The disease could kill off the entire bee population.
do things to make time pass while waiting
We played cards to kill time before the movie.
turn off a vehicle's engine
He decided to kill the engine and take a break.
wear clothes that impress people with style or glamour
She will dress to kill at the party tonight.
used to describe a very angry or hostile look
She gave him a look as if looks could kill.
spend time doing something unimportant while waiting
I read a book to kill some time before the meeting.
turn off a light source like a lamp
Please kill that light before you leave the room.
defeat competitors completely
Their new product will kill the competition in the market.
end a hopeful or optimistic situation
The economic crisis killed the dream of a prosperous future for many.
turn off the lights
Please kill the lights before you leave the room.
stop or reduce the noise
Please kill the noise by turning off the radio.
solve two problems with one single action
She killed two birds with one stone by shopping and visiting her friend.
cause harm by being overly kind to someone
She will kill with kindness if you let her.
make someone laugh a lot
The comedian killed with laughter during his performance.
extra time available before an event
We arrived early and had time to kill before the concert started.
expresses annoyance at someone's inaction
Would it kill John to help with the dishes?
pay system where earnings depend on money each worker brings in
The firm uses an eat what you kill model for its brokers.
to punish the person who delivers bad news
He was tempted to kill the messenger when he heard the unfortunate news..
reveal information that was kept secret
He killed the suspense by announcing the winner early.
act aggressively to ensure success
The team went for the kill in the last quarter.
ready to defeat or destroy something
The team was in for the kill during the final match.
take one's own life intentionally
After months of despair, she tried to kill herself.
Origin of kill
Old English, cwellan (to kill)
Examples of kill in a sentence
Pollution can kill marine life. The storm killed the power in the entire city. They decided to kill the old software system. The technician had to kill the power to the server. She decided to kill the lights before leaving. These shoes are killing my feet.
The loud noise is killing my ears. The manager killed the employee for the error. Critics killed the movie for its poor plot. The movie's ending killed the viewers. His speech killed everyone with laughter. He managed to kill the ball with a powerful serve. The player killed the ball, winning the match. The lioness shared the kill with her cubs. The documentary showed the eagle's kill in slow motion. Her kill secured the team's victory. The final kill was a game-changer. The soldier celebrated his first kill in the mission. A confirmed kill was reported by the ground forces. The kill was teeming with fish this season. They built a bridge over the kill for easy access.
View all translations of kill
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:tuer, abattage, ...
- German:töten, Abschuss, ...
- Italian:uccidere, uccisione, ...
- Spanish:matar, captura, ...
- Portuguese:matar, abate, ...
- Chinese:杀死, 击杀, ...
- Japanese:殺す, 獲物, ...
- Arabic:قَتَلَ, فَرِيسَة, ...
- Hebrew:לַהֲרוֹג, הֶרֶג, ...
- Russian:убивать, убийство, ...
- Ukrainian:вбивати, вбивство, ...
- Hindi:मारना, शिकार, ...
icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.
icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.
icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the