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killer

32 ENTRIES FOUND:

1kill·er

noun \ˈki-lər\

Definition of KILLER

1
: one that kills
3
a : one that has a forceful, violent, or striking impact b : one that is extremely difficult to deal with

Examples of KILLER

  1. Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women.
  2. The chemical is used as a weed killer.

First Known Use of KILLER

15th century

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