kill off (Meaning)

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kill off (v)

kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many

No weak antonyms found.

The sudden frost killed off most of the delicate flowers in the garden.
The pesticide sprayed on the crops inadvertently killed off beneficial insects along with the pests.
The introduction of invasive species can kill off native plants and animals in an ecosystem.
Overfishing threatens to kill off certain fish species in the ocean.
The extreme heatwave is expected to kill off many vulnerable wildlife species in the desert.
The virus has the potential to kill off entire populations if left unchecked.
The harsh winter conditions could kill off weaker animals unable to find sufficient shelter.
The deforestation project may inadvertently kill off important habitats for numerous species.
Pollution from the factory has been gradually killing off the aquatic life in the nearby river.
Excessive use of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria that are difficult to kill off.

kill en masse; kill on a large scale; kill many

mow,blot out, slaughter, annihilate, cut down, rub out, murder, decimate, take out, massacre

revive, restore, raise, restore, animate, revive,raise, animate, resuscitate, nurture

The sudden frost killed off most of the delicate flowers in the garden.

The pesticide sprayed on the crops inadvertently killed off beneficial insects along with the pests.

The introduction of invasive species can kill off native plants and animals in an ecosystem.

Overfishing threatens to kill off certain fish species in the ocean.