killing

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an event that causes someone to die
  2. noun the act of terminating a life
  3. noun a very large profit

Etymology

From Middle English kyllyng; equivalent to kill + -ing.

Synonyms

violent death

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