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killing Antonyms

Opposite of killing

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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing death; fatal or lethal.

Usage Example

"An unexpected late-spring frost delivered a non-lethal blow to the tender orchard blossoms."

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non-lethal
harmless
Strong
benign
life-saving
wholesome

• noun (Context 2)

Informally, a sudden, substantial financial profit or windfall (especially in the phrase 'make a killing').

Usage Example

"Early investors made a loss when the technology startup went public."

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loss
Strong
bankruptcy
bath
ruin

• adjective (Context 3)

Extremely exhausting, taxing, or overwhelming in intensity or pace.

Usage Example

"The marathon runners maintained a easy pace through the steep mountain pass."

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easy
effortless
Strong
leisurely
gentle
relaxing
light

• adjective (Context 4)

Informally, irresistibly funny or comical.

Usage Example

"The comedian's deadpan delivery and unfunny impressions had the entire audience in stitches."

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unfunny
humorless
Strong
boring
dull
serious
solemn

Similar words to killing

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

fatal
hilarious
deadly
slaying
lethal
exhausting
grueling
punishing
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• Nearby Words

killer
killer whale
killifish
killing
kiln
kilo
kilogram

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Killing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/killing
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