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killing
ˈkɪlɪŋ
noun
zabójstwo
Also
morderstwo(n)
Definition
An act of causing death, especially unlawfully.
Examples
The police are investigating a brutal killing.
Policja bada brutalne zabójstwo.
Mass killings are a tragic part of history.
Masowe zabójstwa są tragiczną częścią historii.
He was charged with the killing of his neighbor.
Został oskarżony o zabójstwo swojego sąsiada.
Collocations
mass killingserial killingwrongful killing
adjective
zabójczy
Also
śmiertelnyprzezabawny
Definition
Causing death; or extremely funny or impressive.
Examples
The comedian told a killing joke that made everyone laugh.
Komik opowiedział przezabawny żart, który rozśmieszył wszystkich.
They maintained a killing pace throughout the race.
Utrzymywali zabójcze tempo przez cały wyścig.
It was a killing blow to his career.
To był śmiertelny cios dla jego kariery.
Collocations
killing blowkilling jokekilling pace
Word forms
killingsplural
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