killing
Translation
killing, murder, slaughter
Examples
The suspect was charged with the killing.
The suspect was charged with the killing.
He made a killing on the stock market.
He made a killing on the stock market.
Grammar Patterns
a/the killing an act of murder The suspect was charged with the killing.
make a killing to earn a lot of money quickly He made a killing on the stock market.
Similar Words
Synonyms: murder, homicide, slaughter
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'to kill', referring to the act itself.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' form of 'kill' denotes the act of killing. Also, remember the informal meaning of making a large profit.