Bore
Bore verb - To make a hole or series of holes in.
Kill
Kill verb - To attract or delight as if by magic.
Usage example: with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies
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Emergency Impersonation: One of Jack's clients, to whom he bore a passing resemblance, hired him to act as stand-in for a family "reunion." Because of this, the family, who wanted to kill the client for his inheritance, sent a hitman to kill Jack, instead.
Source: Podcast / Black Jack Justice - When she finds out, he threatens to kill her too, in spite of her pleading and reminding him of the fact that she bore and raised him.
Source: Theatre / The Libation Bearers - A certain maggot demon in Devil May Cry 2 is a bore to kill since it spends so much time burrowing under the ground.
Source: Eat Me
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