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kill off

VERB
decimate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annihilate exterminate obliterate slaughter wipe out
STRONG
butcher execute massacre smash up
WEAK
stamp out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
build create
VERB
zap
Synonyms
STRONG
exterminate kill slaughter terminate

Example Sentences

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Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Guardiola grew frustrated with City's failure to kill off Newcastle, urging his players to "keep the ball better" as he stalked the touchline.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Tesla last month announced that it would kill off the Model S and Model X luxury vehicles as it doubles down on autonomous vehicles and robotics.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

The majority of milk drunk in the UK is heat-treated - or pasteurised - to kill off harmful bacteria.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

The same woman asked, “Did the freeze kill off the rest of your fish?”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor