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Boxing brings out my aggressive instinct, not necessarily a killer instinct.
Sugar Ray Leonard

Meaning of "killer instinct" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KILLER INSTINCT

killer instinct  [ˈkɪləʳ ˈɪnstɪŋkt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KILLER INSTINCT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Killer instinct is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KILLER INSTINCT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of killer instinct in the English dictionary

The definition of killer instinct in the dictionary is a ruthless determination to succeedto have the killer instinct.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KILLER INSTINCT


cinct
sɪŋkt
discinct
dɪˈsɪŋkt
distinct
dɪˈstɪŋkt
extinct
ɪkˈstɪŋkt
indistinct
ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt
instinct
ˈɪnstɪŋkt
overinked
ˌəʊvərˈɪŋkt
precinct
ˈpriːsɪŋkt
procinct
prəʊˈsɪŋkt
sexlinked
ˈsɛksˌlɪŋkt
succinct
səkˈsɪŋkt
tinct
tɪŋkt
unextinct
ˌʌnɪkˈstɪŋkt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KILLER INSTINCT

killas
killcow
killcrop
killdeer
killer
killer app
killer application
killer bee
killer blow
killer cell
killer T-cell
killer whale
killick
Killiecrankie
killifish
killikinick
killing
killing fields
killing spree
killingly

WORDS THAT END LIKE KILLER INSTINCT

conjunct
defunct
depeinct
disjunct
expunct
gut instinct
herd instinct
homing instinct
injunct
life instinct
maternal instinct
pedestrian precinct
sacrosanct
shopping precinct
survival instinct
voting precinct

Synonyms and antonyms of killer instinct in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «killer instinct» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KILLER INSTINCT

Find out the translation of killer instinct to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of killer instinct from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «killer instinct» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

杀手本能
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

killer Instinct
570 millions of speakers

English

killer instinct
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हत्यारा वृत्ति
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

غريزة القاتل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

инстинкт убийцы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Killer Instinct
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হত্যাকারী প্রবৃত্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

instinct de tueur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

naluri pembunuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Killerinstinkt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

殺害本能
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

킬러 본능
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Naluri pembunuh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bản năng sát thủ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொலையாளி உள்ளுணர்வின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किलर वृत्ती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

öldürme içgüdüsü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Killer Instinct
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

instynkt zabójcy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

інстинкт вбивці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

killer instinct
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

killer ένστικτο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

moordenaar instink
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

killer instinct
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

killer instinkt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of killer instinct

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KILLER INSTINCT»

The term «killer instinct» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.743 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KILLER INSTINCT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «killer instinct» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «killer instinct» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about killer instinct

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4 QUOTES WITH «KILLER INSTINCT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word killer instinct.
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Landon Donovan
Fortunately for me, it's my most favorite drill, and that is finishing. However, from a young age, soccer players in this country are not taught how to properly finish, and I think you see that through the professional ranks, that we don't have that killer instinct of the forwards from other countries.
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George Foreman
When I found Jesus Christ, I learned to be a better athlete. I didn't have to go out there and knock them out in the first round. I've learned to be patient, skillful in the ring. At the same time, I wanted to prove to other boxers that you can take off this killer instinct stuff, you can be a great athlete, a great boxer, and love your brother.
3
Germaine Greer
Developing the muscles of the soul demands no competitive spirit, no killer instinct, although it may erect pain barriers that the spiritual athlete must crash through.
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Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxing brings out my aggressive instinct, not necessarily a killer instinct.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KILLER INSTINCT»

Discover the use of killer instinct in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to killer instinct and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Killer Instinct
And now it's far more than just his career that lies in the balance. A riveting tale of ambition, intrigue, and the price of success, Killer Instinct is Joseph Finder at his best.
Joseph Finder, 2007
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Killer Instinct: Charlie Fox Book One
KILLER INSTINCT: Charlie Fox book one s the first in Zoe Sharp's highly acclaimed crime thriller series, now available with previously deleted scenes and Foreword by Lee Child.
Zoë Sharp, 2013
3
Killer Instinct
Looks at the roller-coaster ride of two film producers through the ruthless Hollywood film scene after optioning the script for Quentin Tarantino's "Natural born killers"
Jane Hamsher, 1998
4
Killer Instinct
Dr. Jessica Coran, an FBI medical examiner, is asked to help in tracking down a serial killer, who, after draining each of his victims of their blood, leaves a note addressed to her
Professor Robert Walker, Robert Wayne Walker, 1995
5
Grimjack: Killer Instinct
GrimJack returns to the ever-shifting city of Cynosure, and creators John Ostrander and Timothy Truman reunite to tell the tale! There's a firefight in The Pit and GrimJack is in the middle of the conflagration.
John Ostrander, 2005
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Killer Instinct: Ultra Fan Book
· The Ultimate Killer Instinct Fan Book takes a retrospective look at the series to showcase the art and history of the franchise and its characters. · A True Collectors Item Packed With Exclusives - The Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book ...
Reepal Parbhoo, Bill Menoutis, 2013
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Killer Instinct
Zoologist "Snake" Jones and her wolf-biologist friend Gina discover four wolf carcasses in the woods near Wolf Lake, Gina swears vengeance against the shooter.
Marilyn Victor, Michael Allan Mallory, 2010
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Killer Instinct Gold: The Unauthorized Guide
Gamers can learn all the secrets to playing and winning Killer Instinct Gold by using this guide.
Ian Osborne, 1996
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The Killer Instinct: Raids and Rescue Missions by Special ...
Timely and thought provoking book, which merits study by professional, by those entrusted with responsibility of formulating policy, and, for its topically and readability by the lay reader too.
Major General O.P. Sabharwal, O. P. Sabharwal, 2000
10
Killer Instinct: Unarmed Combat for Street Survival
In this book, Franco describes the mental, spiritual and physical components of his combat system, CFA.
Sammy Franco, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KILLER INSTINCT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term killer instinct is used in the context of the following news items.
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ONE Kingdom of Warriors Results: Bibiano Ferndandes' Killer
Fernandes inevitably seems to win fights, but after three straight five=round decision wins, he seems to have recovered his killer instinct. «Yahoo Sports, Jul 15»
2
Clint Dempsey stars, USA stays focused to rout Cuba in Gold Cup …
... on an unselfish pass from Bradley. For Klinsmann, Dempsey personifies the killer instinct required to put games like Saturday's out of reach. «SI.com, Jul 15»
3
HomeTeam 100: Tampa Bay's top high school football players …
... East Bay - “What makes Nate Craig a good player is his size and he's very strong when going up for the ball. He also has that killer instinct.” ... «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
4
After another shutout, Rowdies' Thomas Rongen vows changes …
That killer instinct. You can bring the horse to water but you can't make the horse drink the water. It's like a rubber band. You can only stretch it ... «SaintPetersBlog, Jul 15»
5
Mission accomplished for MTN-Qhubeka with Mandela Day success …
“[Stephen] has a killer instinct to succeed. We were pretty scared in the car because he rode very far in the back [of the break] but it was again ... «CyclingTips, Jul 15»
6
BRAD MCEWEN: Some pain you have to nip in the bud | Albany …
#I played football for one year in high school, and I'm pretty sure it was my lack of killer instinct, or possibly my doughy mid-section (all right, ... «The Albany Herald, Jul 15»
7
Feel free to go cuckoo for CoCo - San Diego Union-Tribune
She even said that Carmelo Anthony was "soft" and lacked a "killer instinct" (although she later said she was a big fan of Carmelo and that the ... «The San Diego Union-Tribune, Jul 15»
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EVO 2015: Iron Galaxy recalls Killer Instinct: Season 2 and reveals …
With Season 2 behind them, Iron Galaxy came to Evo 2015 to recall everything that went into their year-long tenure with Killer Instinct. They'll ... «Shacknews, Jul 15»
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Evo 2015 Live Stream - Den of Geek
Capcom 3, Killer Instinct, and Mortal Kombat X tournaments as well as the finals for Killer Instinct, Tekken 7, and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. «Den of Geek!, Jul 15»
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Gamekyo : Blog : Killer Instinct : CEO Gaming 2015
Voici le Killer Mania #31 qui porte sur le Top 8 du CEO Gaming 2015, le tout commenté par Arktall créateur du site Killer Instinct France. «Gamekyo.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Killer instinct [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/killer-instinct>. Apr 2024 ».
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