killed

killed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of "kill"; caused the death of.

  2. 2.

    Put an end to or destroyed.

  3. 3.

    (informal) Caused to feel exhausted or in pain.

  4. 4.

    (informal) Performed exceptionally well.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    killed in action — died in combat
  • •
    killed it — performed excellently (slang)
  • •
    curiosity killed the cat — being too inquisitive can be dangerous

Related words

Antonyms: saved, spared
See also: death, died, kill, murder
Synonyms: executed, murdered, slain

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of "kill," from Middle English "killen." The regular past tense ending "-ed" is added to form "killed."