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killer meaning in Sanskrit

घातक ghātaka

UK/ˈkɪlə//ˈkɪlɚ/

killer in Sanskrit: घातक (ghātaka). In English, killer means one who or that which kills.

Sanskrit words for killer

murderer, person who kills
घातक ghātaka

English meaning of killer

  1. noun One who or that which kills.
  2. noun That which causes stress or is extremely difficult, especially that which may cause failure at a task.
  3. noun Something that is so far ahead of its competition that it effectively kills off that competition.
  4. noun The killer whale.

Full definition of killer

killer in a sentence

  • There’s a killer on the loose.
  • My cat is a habitual bird killer.
  • Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.

Synonyms of killer

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Questions about killer in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of killer in Sanskrit?
Killer in Sanskrit is घातक (ghātaka).
killer इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Killer: घातक (ghātaka).
What does killer mean in English?
Killer means one who or that which kills.

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