Be killed and Start

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Start is an antonym for be killed in die topic.

Start verb - To move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise).

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Be killed is an antonym for start.

Nearby Words: started, startled, starting, starter, startup

Not only would you have to spawn on a stun gas trap, but you'd have to start near enough to a monster so you could be killed before you can regain control of your character.

Source: Press Start to Game Over
Guardian Angel: The Angel is assigned a person to protect at the start of the game, and if they suspect that person is going to be killed, they can choose to sacrifice themselves and die in that person's place.

Source: Video Game / Epic Mafia
Duncan from Dragon Age: Origins is introduced as the mentor after you lose everyone else in your Origin, only to be killed off a bit later, before he can even start acting this role.

Source: Sacrificial Lion / Video Games

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