Word Of The Week
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Kill noun |
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1. a. To put to death. b. To deprive of life: The Black Death was a disease that killed millions. 2. To put an end to; extinguish: The rain killed our plans for a picnic. 3. a. To destroy a vitally essential quality in: Too much garlic killed the taste of the meat. b. To cause to cease operating; turn off: killed the motor. c. To tire out completely; exhaust: “The trip to work, and the boredom and nervousness of jobs, kills men” (Jimmy Breslin). 4. To pass (time) in aimless activity: killed a few hours before the flight by sightseeing. |
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Meaning according to the devil
To create a vacancy without nominating a successor. |
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Sources: Dictionary Definitions The Devils Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce |