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mankiller

mankiller

9.6
A thing that kills people, like a weapon or dangerous animal
  • noun
  • /ˈmænˌkɪlər/
  • NSFW
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  • That wild animal is a known mankiller and should be avoided at all costs.

Examples

  • The new weapon was described as a powerful mankiller by the military experts.

  • The old bridge was considered a mankiller because so many accidents happened there.

  • The new mankiller drone can eliminate targets with precision.

  • This mankiller snake is known for its lethal venom.

  • The wild boar is often referred to as a mankiller due to its aggressive nature and strength.

  • Reports indicate that the new mankiller drone has the capability to conduct lethal strikes.

  • Many hikers fear crossing that cliff because it has earned the nickname mankiller over the years.

Synonyms

killer
vsmankiller
  • NSFW
1.9

A person or animal that makes another living thing die on purpose

is a deadly object or animal rather than a living deliberate agent
slayer
vsmankiller
  • NSFW
181 6.5

A person who kills others, often dangerous animals or enemies

is a deadly object or animal that causes people to die generally
impaler
vsmankiller
  • Offensive
1 8.8

A person or thing that kills by pushing a sharp object through someone

is a deadly thing that causes death in many ways not only piercing

Antonyms

savior
  • US
194 3.2

A person who helps someone escape danger or harm

61 4.0

A way to protect someone or something from harm

How Deadly

mankiller
  • NSFW
9.6
weapon
1.0
hazard
154 3.4

Surface Forms

mankiller singular
mankillers plural

Morphology

mankiller = man + killer (transparent) = man + killer

The compound denotes an object or agent that kills people; the composition 'man' + 'killer' is directly meaningful.

Etymology

Mankiller is built from man and killer, so it can mean a weapon, animal, or place that 'kills people', much like we call a very dangerous animal a 'killer'.