Synonyms of killed

killed

verb

past tense of kill

1

as in destroyed

to deprive of life

during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destroyed
• murdered
• dispatched
• slaughtered
• slew
• took
• assassinated
• claimed
• felled
• carried off
• wasted
• croaked
• executed
• neutralized
• got
• massacred
• did in
• did for
• finished
• did away with
• made away with
• butchered
• snuffed
• offed
• annihilated
• decimated
• cut down
• whacked
• martyred
• terminated
• killed off
• put away
• smote
• rubbed out
• mowed
• blotted out
• knocked off
• iced
• took out
• euthanized
• bumped off
• scragged
• put down
• suicided

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• animated
• raised
• restored
• revived
• resurrected
• nurtured
• resuscitated

2

as in dismissed

to reject by or as if by a vote

the Senate killed the bill by a single vote

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• refused
• vetoed
• downed
• shot down
• blackballed
• nixed
• disallowed
• disapproved
• declined
• negatived
• blacklisted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmed
• passed
• approved
• allowed
• admitted
• ratified
• elected
• supported
• sanctioned
• assented (to)

3

as in deleted

to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it

I think that paragraph is irrelevant, so kill it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deleted
• canceled
• removed
• erased
• struck (out)
• crossed (out)
• censored
• edited (out)
• scratched (out)
• deled
• eradicated
• obliterated
• stroked (out)
• blue-penciled
• suppressed
• wiped out
• elided
• excised
• expunged
• clipped
• blotted out
• rubbed out
• effaced
• rooted (out)
• shortened
• redacted
• silenced
• cleaned (up)
• cut
• laundered
• cropped
• x-ed (out)
• expurgated
• repressed
• blipped
• bleeped
• blacked out
• abbreviated
• bowdlerized
• red-penciled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stetted

4

as in wore

to use up all the physical energy of

the long hike up the mountain just about killed us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wore
• exhausted
• tired
• drained
• busted
• harassed
• burned out
• knocked out
• wasted
• broke
• washed out
• wearied
• fatigued
• wore out
• weakened
• tuckered (out)
• did in
• frazzled
• outwore
• fagged
• wore to a frazzle
• did up
• debilitated
• sapped
• enfeebled
• enervated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• activated
• strengthened
• energized
• rested
• relaxed
• rejuvenated
• invigorated
• vitalized
• unwound

5

as in fascinated

to attract or delight as if by magic

with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fascinated
• enticed
• enchanted
• charmed
• seduced
• delighted
• captivated
• interested
• lured
• bewitched
• pleased
• tempted
• magnetized
• intrigued
• beguiled
• witched
• drew
• allured
• pulled
• wiled
• disarmed
• arrested
• wooed
• gratified
• invited
• appealed (to)
• entranced
• enraptured
• enthralled
• beckoned
• courted
• solicited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• offended
• disgusted
• revolted
• repelled
• annoyed
• tired
• bored
• displeased
• irked
• wearied

6

as in deactivated

to cause to stop functioning

kill the engine before it overheats

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deactivated
• shut off
• stuck
• braked
• turned off
• arrested
• dismantled
• flicked (off)
• halted
• jammed
• stalled
• phased out
• cut off
• mothballed
• chocked
• drew up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• started
• moved
• drove
• triggered
• activated
• charged
• ran
• set off
• fired
• pushed
• propelled
• generated
• turned on
• sparked
• actuated
• released
• fueled
• powered
• discharged
• launched
• energized
• touched off
• switched
• cranked (up)
• tripped
• electrified
• reactivated
• recharged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of killed

That same day, the Houthis launched a flurry of attacks that reportedly killed and wounded dozens near the Yemen-Saudi border – sparking condemnation from Jordanian, Bahraini and Kuwaiti authorities. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Investigations are ongoing into how cyanide found its way to an ecosystem where wild and domestic animals coexist and farms grow tomatoes and onions, but growers are disputing claims that cyanide from their tomatoes killed the elephants. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

The violent impact killed William Vance Payne II, 58, a father of five, who was on his way to work. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

At age 12, Collinson ran his first mile for Running 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that honors, through one-mile runs, first responders and K9s injured or killed in the line of duty, while also providing support through fundraising and community initiatives. — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Lisa Lopez-Galvan, a 43-year-old mother from Shawnee, was killed that day and more than 20 others were shot. — Laura Bauer july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza since the ceasefire. — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026