1. causes the death of a living being
2. stops or ends something completely
3. causes severe pain or discomfort
Usage: informal

1. acts of killing or destroying

Examples

• The frost kills the plants in winter.
• She kills the engine before getting out of the car.
• The comedian kills with that joke every time.
• My back kills after sitting all day.
• The hunter recorded three kills during the season.
• The video game tracks your kills and deaths.
• He kills time by reading magazines.
• The bright light kills the mood in the restaurant.