What is another word for killing?

Pronunciation: [kˈɪlɪŋ] (IPA)

Killing is a term that refers to taking another person's life. There are various synonyms for this term such as murdering, slaughtering, eliminating, assassinating, executing, and terminating. These synonyms are used in different contexts depending on the circumstances surrounding the act. For instance, assassination is used for politically motivated killings, while slaughtering is used when referring to killing animals for food. The use of synonyms for the word killing helps to add depth and specificity to a text. It also helps writers to avoid repetition and find better alternatives for a word. Using synonyms in writing can make the work more interesting and engaging for readers.

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Famous quotes with Killing

  • Murderers will try to recall the sequence of events, they will remember exactly what they did just before and just after. But they can never remember the actual moment of killing. This is why they will always leave a clue.
    Peter Ackroyd
  • The effect of power and publicity on all men is the aggravation of self, a sort of tumor that ends by killing the victim's sympathies.
    Henry Adams
  • We are in control, they are in a state of hysteria. Losers, they think that by killing civilians and trying to distort the feelings of the people they will win. I think they will not win, those bastards.
    Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
  • When people are laughing, they're generally not killing one another.
    Alan Alda
  • The holidays are also a time when people freak out about their finances. If you don't want to spend the money, why not try some of the other options instead of killing a bunch of animals?
    Christina Applegate

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