Definizione di kill
parola:
plural, 3rd person singular present
tense kills
, present participle killing
, past tense, past participle killed
1. verbo
If a person, animal, or other living thing is killed, something or someone causes them to die.
More than 1,000 people have been killed by the armed forces. [be VERB-ed]
He had attempted to kill himself on several occasions. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
Cattle should be killed cleanly and humanely. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
The earthquake killed 62 people. [VERB noun]
Heroin can kill. [VERB]
2. sostantivo numerabile
[usually singular]
3. verbo
His objective was to kill the space station project altogether. [VERB noun]
Public opinion may yet kill the proposal. [VERB noun]
Kill off means the same as kill.
He would soon launch a second offensive, killing off the peace process. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
The Government's financial squeeze had killed the scheme off. [VERB noun PARTICLE]
4. verbo
If something kills pain, it weakens it so that it is no longer as strong as it was.
He was forced to take opium to kill the pain. [VERB noun]
5. verbo [only cont]
6. verbo
7. verbo
8. verbo
If you say that something will not kill you, you mean that it is not really as difficult or unpleasant as it might seem.
[informal] Three or four more weeks won't kill me! [V pron]
9. verbo
10.
14. dressed to kill
usage note: There are several words which mean similar things to kill. To murder someone means to kill them deliberately. Assassinate is used to talk about the murder of an important person, often for political reasons.
If a large number of people are murdered, the words slaughter or massacre are sometimes used. Slaughter can also be used to talk about killing animals for their meat.verbi Phrasal:
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verbo transitivo
1.
to cause the death of; make die
3.
to prevent the passage of (legislation); defeat or veto
4.
to spend (time) on matters of little or no importance
5. US
a.
to cause (an engine, etc.) to stop; turn off
b.
to turn off (a light, esp. a theater spotlight)
c.
to muffle (sound)
10. Informal
to tire out; exhaust
13. Tennis Etc
to return (the ball) with such force that it cannot be returned
verbo intransitivo
14.
to destroy life
15.
to be killed
plants that kill easily
sostantivo
16.
an act or instance of killing
17.
an animal or animals killed
Modi di dire:
SYNONYMY NOTE: kill1 is the general word in this list, meaning to cause the death of in any way, and may
be applied to persons, animals, or plants; , slay, now largely a literary word, implies deliberate and violent killing; , murder applies to an unlawful and malicious or premeditated killing; , assassinate implies specifically the sudden killing of a politically important person, often
by someone hired or delegated to do this; , execute denotes a killing in accordance with a legally imposed sentence; , dispatch suggests a killing by direct action, such as shooting, and emphasizes speed or promptnessWebster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Parola origine kill
US
sostantivo
a stream; channel; creek
used esp. in place namesWebster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Parola origine kill
verbo (mainly tr)
3.
to make (time) pass quickly, esp while waiting for something
4.
to deaden (sound)
10. (also intr) informal
she was dressed to kill
his gags kill me
14. kill oneself
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Parola origine kill
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Many were injured or killed in the attempt. Times, Sunday Times (2017)They also carry infections which can kill dogs or make them seriously ill. The Sun (2016)You want to be happy after that but you also want to kill a few guys. The Sun (2016)How many innocent people could have been hurt or killed in that time? The Sun (2016)Wildlife officials have not released specific information on how many of the animals have been killed so far. Times, Sunday Times (2016)That can be key if you're protecting a lead but teams sometimes kill their attacking chances by slowing play down. Times, Sunday Times (2016)It's turning into a war zone: people will end up being killed. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Drivers who kill or cause serious injury could face longer sentences, including life imprisonment, under government plans for tougher penalties. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Wealth ends up killing the thing it loves. Times, Sunday Times (2013)To kill animals for meat represents such an unnecessary taking of life. Phoenix From the Flame (1994)Each knew the other was determined to make the killing shot. THE HUNTING OF MAN (2004)Two other soldiers and a civilian were also killed. Times, Sunday Times (2006)You always need to be in the middle and wait for the chance to kill your opponent. Times, Sunday Times (2014)We want no part in killing civilians. Man of Honour (2007)T5 sees a woman killing time in a nondescript airport hotel room. Times, Sunday Times (2012)He is challenged to kill an animal himself. Times, Sunday Times (2008)Would you kill yourself to destroy the enemy? The Sun (2007)If innocents are killed it will cause more problems. The Sun (2013)They try to kill and eat you. Times, Sunday Times (2013)Somebody is going to get killed or seriously injured. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Then the script called for the characters to hunt and kill a deer. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Suicide More than twice as many men kill themselves than do women. Know Your Own Mind (1991)You're just killing it to make room for the next generation. Times, Sunday Times (2011)
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Traduzioni di kill
Inglese britannico: kill
/kɪl/ VERB
If a person, animal, or other living thing is killed, something or someone causes them to die.
Six people have been killed in a road crash.
The earthquake killed 62 people.
- Inglese americano: kill
- Arabo: يَقْتُلُ
- Portoghese brasiliano: matar
- Cinese: 杀死
- Croato: ubiti
- Ceco: zabít
- Danese: dræbe
- Olandese: doden
- Spagnolo europeo: matar
- Finlandese: tappaa
- Francese: tuer
- Tedesco: töten
- Greco: σκοτώνω
- Italiano: uccidere
- Giapponese: 殺す
- Coreano: 죽이다
- Norvegese: drepe
- Polacco: zabić
- Portoghese Europeo: matar
- Romeno: a omorî
- Russo: убивать
- Spagnolo: matar
- Svedese: döda
- Thailandese: ถูกฆ่า
- Turco: öldürmek
- Ucraino: вбивати
- Vietnamita: giết
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