BUMPING OFF Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

bumping off

verb

present participle of bump off

as in murdering

to put to death deliberately these drug dealers mean business, and they'll bump off anyone who gets in their way

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Recent Examples of bumping off In bumping off Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night in the friendly confines of Estadio Azteca, Mexico has set up Telemundo (and to a lesser extent, Fox) for a post-holiday blockbuster against England. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026

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Her name was Jessie King, and she was found guilty of murdering three children in 1889.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
In the 1980s and early 1990s, statistically rare instances of strangers abducting white children from public spaces and murdering them became highly publicized.

— Daniel LaChance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of murdering

Verb

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial after a Utah judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on all seven charges against him.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Ferrell instead starred as the villainous mogul Jacobim Mugatu, who attempts to brainwash Derek into assassinating the prime minister of Malaysia.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Definition of assassinating

Verb

During the interaction, as the store’s other employees were taking out the trash, the girl was able to leave the store when Malcolm opened the door for them, WDTV reported.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
However, Newcastle were still paid what was due to them (likewise Everton, who received sell-on and solidarity payments), as the first instalment was funded through Barca taking out a bank loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of taking out

Verb

Beyond coffee, Gottsman said candidates should avoid other distractions or unprofessional impressions by putting away their phones, skipping overpowering fragrances, removing sunglasses from the tops of their heads and avoiding chewing gum.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Joe also takes the chance to collaborate with Coop on a new and more effective system for putting away the toys, which is a relief to Coop.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of putting away

Verb

Chicago made it to the postseason with Ben Johnson calling the plays and Caleb Williams executing them last season.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
More than 30 guns, including numerous pistols, rifles and shotguns, a crossbow, tactical gear, ammunition and electronics, were found by authorities while executing three search warrants at residences associated with the attackers.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of executing

Verb

Following wins over Coastal Carolina (31-24) and UT Martin (52-7) to open, perhaps the Mountaineers will get some attention as a Big 12 title contender after knocking off previously unbeaten Virginia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
The Colts were just one touchdown drive away from knocking off the Texans in the regular-season finale and securing a postseason berth, but an errant pass from Minshew on fourth-and-1 spelled the end of their season.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of knocking off

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