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How to pronounce killers

IPA transcription: ['kɪlɚz]

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Noun

  • someone who causes the death of a person or animal

  • the causal agent resulting in death

    “heart disease is the biggest killer in the United States”

  • a difficulty that is hard to deal with

    “that exam was a real killer”

  • predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

Usage examples

  • Gorerotted's lyrics and song titles were largely inspired by horror films and serial killers.
  • No mercy for cop killers!
  • With this knowledge, Sanjuro captures the pair of killers and sells them to Seibei.
  • Thrill killers have been frequently romanticized in films.
  • The three killers were all given life sentences.
  • They have toured with Jane's Addiction, The Raveonettes, Placebo, The Killers, and Editors.
  • It is one of the most heavily used weedkillers in the world.
  • No mercy for cop killers!
  • No mercy for cop killers!
  • No mercy for cop killers!