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kill Antonyms

Opposite of kill

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• verb (Context 1)

To cause the death of a person, animal, plant, or other living organism.

Usage Example

"The unexpected late spring frost threatened to revive the delicate apple blossoms."

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revive
Strong
resuscitate
save
spare
preserve
nurture

• verb (Context 2)

To put an end to, cancel, or defeat a plan, legislative bill, project, or feeling.

Usage Example

"The committee voted to approve the proposed amendment before it reached the senate floor."

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approve
pass
enact
Strong
ratify
adopt
authorize
endorse
revive

• verb (Context 3)

To turn off or stop an engine, light, electrical device, or sound (informal).

Usage Example

"The director asked the stagehand to turn on the overhead lights before the curtain rose."

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turn on
switch on
start
Strong
activate
ignite
light

• verb (Context 4)

To pass or spend unoccupied time aimlessly while waiting for a scheduled event.

Usage Example

"With two hours to save before our train departed, we browsed a nearby bookstore."

Strong
save
conserve

• verb (Context 5)

To cause severe physical pain, discomfort, or exhaustion to someone (informal).

Usage Example

"After walking ten miles across the cobblestone streets, my feet were starting to soothe me."

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soothe
relieve
Strong
comfort
ease
heal

• noun (Context 6)

In volleyball, racket sports, and similar games, a decisive, unreturnable attacking shot that immediately scores a point.

Usage Example

"The outside hitter leaped above the net and delivered a powerful dig to win the set."

Strong
dig
save
block

Similar words to kill

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to kill vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

turn off
shut off
spike
while away
creek
slay
switch off
quash
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