killer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who kills, especially unlawfully or in a violent and brutal way.

  - "The killer escaped from prison."
  - "The detective was able to identify the killer from the crime scene."
  - "The killer struck again, leaving the community in fear."

• verb

  To cause the death of (someone).

  - "The mafia boss ordered his men to kill his rival."
  - "The hunter killed a deer with a single bullet."
  - "The snake killed its prey by constriction."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɪlɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

assassin , murderer , halant , virama , vowel killer , Orcinus orca , orca

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with killer
thriller , chiller , giller , millar , piller , riller , filler , spiller

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Variants

List of all variants of killer that leads to same result
killer , killers , killer whale , killer whales , orca , killer app , killer bee , killer bees , killer cell , killer cells , killer instinct , killer instincts , killer T cell , killer T cells , killer T lymphocyte , killer T lymphocytes , lady-killer , lady-killers , NK cell , natural killer cell , natural killer cells

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Etymology

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Old English cylre, from cylan, to kill.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'killer app' in computer technology refers to an application that is so useful and compelling that it drives the sales of a platform.

2. The term 'killer bees' refers to Africanized honeybees, which are more aggressive than regular honeybees.

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Related Concepts

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1. Murderer: A person who unlawfully kills another person.

2. Assassin: A person who is hired to kill someone.

3. Serial Killer: A person who kills several people, typically serial victims, over a period of time.

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Culture

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The term 'killer' has been used extensively in various forms of media, including literature, music, and film. In literature, the term is often used to describe a villain or antagonist. In music, it is used as a metaphor for someone who is particularly good at something. In film, it is used to describe a character who commits a violent act. The term also has cultural significance in various communities, such as the gang culture, where it is used to describe someone who is particularly skilled or dangerous.

How to Memorize "killer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a knife and stabbing someone.
   - Visualize the word 'killer' written in bold letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'killer' with the image of a villain in a comic book.
   - Think of the term 'killer' as a synonym for 'murderer'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Killing Is Not Allowed', to help remember the spelling of 'killer'.

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