Kill and Scratch

Kill

Kill verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.

Usage example: I think that paragraph is irrelevant, so kill it

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Scratch and kill are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scratch" instead a verb "Kill".

Nearby Words: killing, killed, killer

Scratch verb - To damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface.

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Kill and scratch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Kill" instead a verb "Scratch".

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching

character	kill character	scratch character
guy	kill guy	scratch guy
people	kill people	scratch people
way	kill way	scratch way
Other words: characters, monster, player, enemies.

Hodgell's Chronicles of the Kencyrath, a mere scratch from which will kill; it is described as "the very tooth of Death".

Source: One-Hit Kill
Scratch Damage: It is perfectly possible to kill one of the shielded enemies by bashing on its shield over and over again, doing minimal damage each time.

Source: Videogame / Rogue Legacy
Poisoned Weapons: Hong's sword is coated with poison and is said to kill men with a scratch.

Source: Video Game / Hitman: Codename 47

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