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Gnadenschuss — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • kill verb To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.

Senses

Gnadenschuss is used for these senses in English:

  • coup de grâce A final blow or shot given to kill a wounded person or animal.
  • finishing move (video games) In media such as one-on-one fighting video games and professional wrestling, a dedicated special attack used to knock out an enemy on the brink of defeat in a flashy and spectacular manner.
  • kill Specifically, the death blow.

kill — full definition

  1. verb To cause the death of a person, animal, or living thing.
  2. verb To stop, switch off, or put an end to something completely.
  3. verb To cause severe pain, exhaustion, or distress — often used informally and not literally.
  4. noun An act of killing, or the animal or target that has been killed.

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