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killer

UK
/ˈkɪlə/
US
/ˈkɪlər/

Translations

killernoun
killers
pl
UK
/ˈkɪlə/
US
/ˈkɪlər/
The police are searching for the killer who committed the crime.
La police recherche le tueur qui a commis le crime.
Additional translations
tueuse
meurtrierSoutenu; peut désigner une personne ou, plus rarement, ce qui cause la mort.
tuerieFamilier; emploi figuré pour quelque chose d’excellent ou de très impressionnant.
épreuveSens figuré : tâche ou situation très difficile.
Synonyms
murderer
assassin
slayer
executioner
terminator
destroyer
butcher
homicide
maniac
killeradjective
more killer
Comp.
most killer
Super.
UK
/ˈkɪlə/
US
/ˈkɪlər/
génialFamilier; très impressionnant ou très efficace.
She wore a killer dress to the party that turned heads all night.
Elle portait une robe géniale à la fête qui a fait tourner toutes les têtes toute la soirée.
meurtrierSens propre : qui cause la mort ou peut causer la mort.
The killer storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.
La tempête meurtrière a laissé une traînée de destruction sur son passage.
Additional translations
mortelSens propre; plus général ou plus neutre que meurtrier.
redoutableSens figuré : très difficile, très exigeant ou très efficace.
Synonyms
deadly
lethal
murderous
fatal
devastating
potent
crushing
brutal
grueling
punishing
formidable
relentless
awesome
terrific
fantastic
brilliant
outstanding
fearsome
savage
severe

Definitions

killernoun
A person or thing that kills.
The police are searching for the killer who committed the crime.
A very difficult or unpleasant task or situation.
That exam was a real killer; it took me hours to finish.
A person or thing that is extremely impressive or effective.
Her performance in the play was a killer; everyone gave her a standing ovation.
killeradjective
Extremely effective or impressive.
She wore a killer dress to the party that turned heads all night.
Causing death or capable of causing death.
The killer storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.
Very difficult or challenging.
The final exam was a killer, leaving many students stressed and exhausted.
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