kill
/kɪl/verb
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
2
To render inoperative.
3
To stop, cease, or render void; to terminate.
4
To amaze, exceed, stun, or otherwise incapacitate.
5
To cause great pain, discomfort, or distress to; to hurt.
6
To produce feelings of dissatisfaction or revulsion in.
7
To use up or to waste.
8
To overpower, overwhelm, or defeat.
9
To force a company out of business.
10
To punish severely.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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