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Killing
01
the act of ending a life, typically referring to the deliberate or intentional termination of a living being
Example
The assassin 's killing of the political leader was meticulously planned.
The deliberate killing of the hostages shocked the entire nation.
The hired mercenary was responsible for the killing of several key figures.
02
an incident or happening that leads to a person's death
Example
The novel 's plot revolves around the mysterious killing of a wealthy businessman.
The police investigated the killing that happened during the bank robbery.
The court heard testimony about the accidental killing during the construction project.
03
a considerable and swift gain of profit, particularly one made quickly and easily
Example
The antique dealer made a killing by selling a rare piece at an auction.
The entrepreneur made a killing from her new app, which went viral overnight.
She made a killing in the stock market by investing in the right tech companies at the right time.
killing
01
causing great laughter or amusement
Example
The assassin's killing of the political leader was meticulously planned.
The deliberate killing of the hostages shocked the entire nation.
The hired mercenary was responsible for the killing of several key figures.
The gang leader ordered the killing of a rival member to assert dominance.
The hunter's illegal killing of protected wildlife led to severe penalties.
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