killing Synonyms
Another word for killing
• noun (Context 1)
An act of causing death, especially deliberately or unlawfully.
"The historical documentary examined the political aftermath of the royal slaying."
• adjective (Context 2)
Causing death; fatal or lethal.
"An unexpected late-spring frost delivered a fatal blow to the tender orchard blossoms."
• noun (Context 3)
Informally, a sudden, substantial financial profit or windfall (especially in the phrase 'make a killing').
"Early investors made a windfall when the technology startup went public."
• adjective (Context 4)
Extremely exhausting, taxing, or overwhelming in intensity or pace.
"The marathon runners maintained a exhausting pace through the steep mountain pass."
• adjective (Context 5)
Informally, irresistibly funny or comical.
"The comedian's deadpan delivery and hilarious impressions had the entire audience in stitches."
Opposites of killing
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of killing varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: