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KILLING Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word killing. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For KILLING

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defending
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

fostering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• encouragement; aiding the development of something

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

protecting
verbv
adjective satellite

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

reviving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• tending to impart new life and vigor to

saving
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of economizing; reduction in cost

• recovery or preservation from loss or danger

• the activity of protecting something from loss or danger

adjective satellite

• bringing about salvation or redemption from sin

• characterized by thriftiness

sparing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• avoiding waste

guarding
verbv
noun

• a person who keeps watch over something or someone

• the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage

• a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

• a posture of defence in boxing or fencing

• the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team

• a military unit serving to protect some place or person

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• the duty of serving as a sentry

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles

• a position on a basketball team

verb

• to keep watch over

• watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

• protect against a challenge or attack

• take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence

nurturing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

verb

• help develop, help grow

• look after a child until it is an adult

• provide with nourishment

preserving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

• a reservation where animals are protected

• fruit preserved by cooking with sugar

verb

• keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

• keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

• to keep up and reserve for personal or special use

• prevent (food) from rotting

• maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger

• keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Alternatives for DEFENDING

Alternatives for FOSTERING

Alternatives for PROTECTING

Alternatives for REVIVING

Alternatives for SAVING

Alternatives for SPARING

Alternatives for GUARDING

Alternatives for NURTURING

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