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killing

Pronunciation: [ˈkɪlɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use killing in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “crime”

(noun) the act of causing someone's death on purpose. This word is often used when talking about really serious events where someone has harmed another person.

Example

The police are investigating a recent killing in the neighborhood.

Example

There was no killing in the peaceful protest; everyone was safe.

Example

What are the laws regarding killing in self-defense?

Context: “games”

(noun) in video games, a killing refers to when a player defeats another player or an enemy. It’s how players keep score or measure success in the game.

Example

She made a fantastic killing in the latest round of the video game.

Example

He didn't get a killing in that match, but he did play well.

Example

How many killings did you get in that game last night?

Context: “crime”

(verb) to cause someone's death on purpose. For example, if someone hurts another person and they die, that person is said to have killed them.

Example

The hero in the story kills the dragon to save the village.

Example

The kind man would never kill an animal; he loves all creatures.

Example

Why would anyone want to kill someone else?

Context: “games”

(verb) to defeat an enemy or another player in a game. In gaming, when you kill an opponent, it often means you have scored points or achieved a goal.

Example

I killed many zombies in the last level of the game.

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She did not kill any enemies in that match, but she helped her team win.

Example

How do you kill a boss in this game?

How to pronounce killing

Pronunciation: [ˈkɪlɪŋ]

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