kills

[US]/[kɪlz]/
[UK]/[kɪlz]/

Translation

v. (transitive)to cause the death of; to be too much for; to exhaust
v. (intransitive)to die
n.an act of killing; that which kills

Phrases & Collocations

kills time

kills joy

kills bacteria

killed me

killing spree

killing it

killing frost

killing blow

killing weeds

killing time

Example Sentences

the new medicine kills bacteria effectively.

stress can kill your motivation and enthusiasm.

a single spark can kill a forest fire.

the virus kills cells in the body.

the detective's investigation kills the suspect's alibi.

the competition kills small businesses.

the rising interest rates kill the housing market.

the film kills time on a rainy day.

the news of his death kills my spirit.

the harsh winter conditions kill crops.

the relentless pressure kills any chance of success.

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