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Kill Sth Meaning Death Population Entire Species Synonym

Word kill off
Meaning

Meaning: to cause the death of a whole population or an entire species

Synonym: wipe out

Example For example:

  • kill off sth Hopefully these new drugs can kill off the AIDS virus in someone who's infected.

  • kill sth off Did you know that British settlers in Australia killed the Tasmanian aboriginals off in the 19th century?

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