hara-kiris

variants also hari-karis
Definition of hara-kirisnext
plural of hara-kiri

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hara-kiris
Noun
  • There were no signs of blood or foul play found at the car.
    Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The police responded to the residence hall on George Street Tuesday and saw no obvious signs of trauma or evidence of foul play, spokeswoman Kristy DosReis said.
    Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • How were the Austin yogurt shop murders solved?
    Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
  • What other murders is ICE hiding?
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Jones said the department should add more mental health programs for its deputies, noting there has been three suicides among its members.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • First and foremost, between 2019-2026 there have been over 20 deaths in MCSO including suicides, wrong medication and other incidences.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Hara-kiris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hara-kiris. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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