Kill and Ordain

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Kill verb - To deprive of life.

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Ordain is an antonym for kill.

Nearby Words: killing, killed, killer

Ordain verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.

Usage example: the founders of the African republic ordained a form of government that was closely modeled on that of the United States

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Kill is an antonym for ordain.

Nearby Word: ordaining

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