kill
Definitions
To cause the death of a living thing.
To put an end to or extinguish something, such as a process, feeling, or activity.
To switch off or deactivate a device or electrical circuit.
Examples
The frost will kill the delicate flowers in the garden.
He had to kill time while waiting for his delayed flight.
The hunter did not intend to kill the animal, only to observe it.
Synonyms
slay murder execute assassinate slaughter terminate dispatch