Kill and Propel

Kill

Kill verb - To cause to stop functioning.
Usage example: kill the engine before it overheats

Propel is an antonym for kill.

Nearby Words: killing, killed, killer

Propel

Propel verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

Kill is an antonym for propel.

Nearby Words: propelled, propelling

Common collocations

character kill character propel character
hero kill hero propel hero
human kill human propel human
men kill men propel men
Other words: way, characters, victim, opponent, player, enemy, everyone, players.

Both words in one sentence

  • Although you could use the recoil from the rocket launcher to propel yourself, trying to use a point-blank blast to launch you upward would instead kill you instantly.
  • Omnicidal Maniac While the Covenant only want to activate the Halos because they believe it'll propel them to godhood, the Prophet of Truth finds out that they actually just kill all life in the galaxy.
  • Every Car Is a Pinto Ditto for Final Destination 4, with even less realism as the explosions of the NASCAR race cars are somehow able to propel enough shrapnel through the fence to kill an audience of spectators.
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