Meaning & Definition of Killing in English
English⟶
Killing
/kɪlɪŋ/
noun
1. An event that causes someone to die
synonym:
- killing,
- violent death
2. The act of terminating a life
synonym:
- killing,
- kill,
- putting to death
3. A very large profit
synonym:
- killing,
- cleanup
adjective
1. Very funny
- "A killing joke"
- "Sidesplitting antics"
synonym:
- killing,
- sidesplitting
Examples of using
A bomb from the time of World War II has exploded at a building site in Germany, killing at least one person.
Mary has been arrested for killing her husband.
Mihari is guarding the gate to Pinku Reiga's mansion. In spite of her harmless looks, she has earned herself a reputation as a cold-hearted, fierce and merciless killing machine.