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Something that kills

predator

noun

an animal that kills and eats other animals

killer

noun

something that kills people

killer

noun

something that kills or destroys something

poison

noun

a substance that can kill you or make you ill if you eat, drink, or breathe it

germicide

noun

a substance that kills bacteria

exterminator

noun

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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emancipation

the process of giving freedom and rights to someone

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pierce the corporate veil

… the decision to treat the rights and duties of a company as being the same as the rights and duties of its shareholders

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