Words That KILL
Noun
murder of a public figure by surprise attack
Burhanuddin Rabbani, the face of the peace initiative between Afghanistan and the Taliban, was killed in an assassination by the terrorism group.
Adjective
capable of killing
The hippopotamus is widely considered to be the No. 1 most dangerous animal in Africa. They may look like goofy, awkward oafs, but make no mistake: nearly everything about the hippopotamus is deadly.
Noun
systematic killing of a large group of people
Killings of Hutu civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) during the 1990s may constitute "crimes of genocide". More than 1 million made the trek from Rwanda during the fighting.
Adjective
certain to or intended to cause death
The sea wasp is considered the most lethal jellyfish in the world. Each one holds enough venom to kill sixty adult humans.
Noun
the violent killing of many people
Several Western nations hardened their protest against Syria on Tuesday, expelling senior diplomats over the massacre of more than 100 villagers in Houla.
Noun
poison that acts on the nervous system
Among the most venomous of snakes, the king cobra can deliver enough neurotoxin in a single bite to kill 20 people, or even an elephant!
Verb
catch or kill an animal when it is against the law to do so
Even though trespassing in the woods is illegal and poaching carries the severest of penalties, more people would risk it if they had weapons.
Verb
attack or kill a person or animal by squeezing the throat
What is it about dolls that can be so terrifying? Could it be the 'deadlike' porcelain skin and piercing glass eyes that make so many look like they will rise up and throttle us while we sleep?
Adjective
causing serious harm or death
A 5 cm (2 inch) golden poison dart frog packs enough punch to kill 10 men --more toxic than the king cobra.
Verb
commit murder
Randy and Evi Quaid sought asylum status in Canada, saying they were being pursued by murderous "star whackers" who had killed eight of their friends from Hollywood.