kills

Does away with

Kills is the plural of kill, referring to instances of causing death—especially in hunting, combat, or games.

A hunter might have three kills this season.

In video games, players track their kills.

To move in for the kill is to deliver the final blow.

The expression dressed to kill means strikingly attractive.

In the Hudson Valley, a kill is a creek or stream—a Dutch legacy appearing in place names like Catskill and Peekskill.

lethal

fatal

Causing death or ruin

mortal · poisonous · venomous · toxic · virulent · malignant · pernicious · assassin · hitman · slayer

eliminate

assassinate

Murder a prominent figure

  • murderDeliberate unlawful killing
  • slayDestroy or impress greatly
  • executeCarry out fully

neutralize · liquidate · exterminate · annihilate · eradicate · obliterate · destroy · dispatch · terminate · whack

gaming

frag

Attack with grenade

rampage · killshot · deathblow · finisher · fatality · execution · respawn · deathmatch · leaderboard · noob

hunting

hunt

Pursuit of quarry

game · trophy · rifle · bow · tracking · stalking · ambush · trapping · shooting · poaching

predation

predator

Organism that consumes others

claws · pounce · ambush · stalk · chase · attack · devour · feast · trophic · apex

pain

aching

Experiencing dull pain

cramping · burning · stinging · suffering · torment · unbearable · excruciating · brutal · punishing · grueling

Categories
Opposites
life and death

killssaves

Stores or rescues

revives · resurrects · resuscitates · spares · births

harm vs. benefit

killsheals

Restores to wellness

cures · protects · nurtures · rescues · safeguards

termination vs. initiation

killsstarts

Initiates an action

begins · initiates · launches · creates · originates

Phrases
Family

kill, skill, skilled, killing, killer, killed, skillful, overkill, killjoy

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG