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The world reacts very strangely to people they see on TV, and I can begin to understand how anchor monsters are made. If you're not careful, you can become used to being treated as though you're special and begin to expect it. For a reporter, that's the kiss of death.
Anderson Cooper

Meaning of "kiss of death" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KISS OF DEATH

From Judas' kiss that betrayed Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:44–45).
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PRONUNCIATION OF KISS OF DEATH

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KISS OF DEATH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kiss of death 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 KISS OF DEATH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Kiss of Death

Kiss of Death may refer to: ▪ Kiss of Judas, Judas's betrayal of Jesus with a kiss in the Garden of Gethsemane ▪ Kiss of death, a Mafia signal that someone has been marked for execution...

Definition of kiss of death in the English dictionary

The definition of kiss of death in the dictionary is an act or relationship that has fatal or disastrous consequences.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KISS OF DEATH

kismet
kiss
kiss curl
kiss of life
kiss off
kiss-and-tell
kiss-off
kissable
kissably
kissagram
kissel
kisser
kissing bug
kissing gate
kissing gourami
Kissinger
kissogram
kisspeptin
kissy
kissy-kissy

WORDS THAT END LIKE KISS OF DEATH

a matter of life and death
accidental death
brain death
breath
catch one´s death
death
flog to death
in at the death
life-and-death
life-or-death
like grim death
living death
maternal death
megadeath
programmed cell death
put to death
scared to death
sudden cardiac death
sudden death
to death
wall of death

Synonyms and antonyms of kiss of death in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «kiss of death» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KISS OF DEATH

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

Translator English - Chinese

死亡之吻
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

beso de la muerte
570 millions of speakers

English

kiss of death
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मौत का चुंबन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قبلة الموت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поцелуй смерти
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

beijo da morte
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মৃত্যু চুম্বন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

baiser de la mort
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ciuman kematian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kuss des Todes
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

死の接吻
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

죽음의 키스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kiss mati
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

nụ hôn của cái chết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மரணம் முத்தம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मृत्यूचे चुंबन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ölüm Öpücüğü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bacio della morte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pocałunek śmierci
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поцілунок смерті
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sărut de moarte
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φιλί του θανάτου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kus van die dood
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kiss of death
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kiss of death
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kiss of death

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KISS OF DEATH»

The term «kiss of death» is regularly used and occupies the 79.624 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KISS OF DEATH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kiss of death

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5 QUOTES WITH «KISS OF DEATH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word kiss of death.
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Anderson Cooper
The world reacts very strangely to people they see on TV, and I can begin to understand how anchor monsters are made. If you're not careful, you can become used to being treated as though you're special and begin to expect it. For a reporter, that's the kiss of death.
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Thomas Jane
To me, it's the kiss of death when you start winking at the audience as an actor. I just never liked it. I don't like it when we do monologues, looking into the character.
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Julia Ormond
If you do anything for too long, it starts to lack edge, to become too easy. Easy is the kiss of death.
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Leon Redbone
I think of these things as obstacles rather than opportunities, because if they were opportunities it means I actually took the business of doing them seriously. To take myself too seriously is the gentle kiss of death.
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Jamie Wyeth
The real kiss of death - particularly with my father - is the extraordinary popularity of his work.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KISS OF DEATH»

Discover the use of kiss of death in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kiss of death and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kiss of Death: The Morganville Vampires Book Eight
But it's proving incredibly problematic, and with the odds seemingly stacked against them, the biggest question of all is . . . Will they survive? 'Thrilling, sexy, and funny! These books are addictive.
Rachel Caine, 2011
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The Kiss of Death
Historical facts blend with ghosts and ancient curses in the latest offering from acclaimed thriller-writer Malcolm Rose.
Malcolm Rose, 2006
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Kiss of Death
And what's Scarlett to make of her conflicting feelings for Callum, now that Jase isn't around? Even more upsetting, why is her most trusted confidante, Taylor, acting distant and dismissive? From the Hardcover edition.
Lauren Henderson, 2011
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The kiss of death: Chaga's disease in the Americas
This first book-length treatment in English reveals that an examination of Chagas' disease is a warning of what happens as a result of environmental destruction and is an example of what might be done to prevent such tragedies in other ...
Joseph William Bastien, 1998
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The Kiss of Death
Marcus Sedgwick's tale of Venice and vampires is a captivating companion volume to the bestselling My Swordhand is Singing.
Marcus Sedgwick, 2010
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Kiss of Death: A Novel
In the wake of a failed attempt to defeat the vampire Richelieu, Susan and her friends are weakened and divided, but they soon discover that the secrets of the present will only be revealed by solving the mysteries of the past.
Debbie Viguie, 2013
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Kiss of death: America's love affair with the death penalty
In Kiss of Death, John D. Bessler skillfully interweaves the powerful life stories of death row prisoners, his own experiences as a pro bono attorney on death penalty cases in Texas, and historical perspective to persuade the reader that ...
John D. Bessler, 2003
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Kiss of Death: The Morganville Vampires
For this, he's been assigned escorts that include both a dangerous immortal as well as Michael's all-too-human friends. And with that mix of personalities, this is going to be a road trip from hell.
Rachel Caine, 2010
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The Cold Kiss of Death
View our feature on Suzanne McLeod's The Cold Kiss of Death.
Suzanne McLeod, 2011
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Kiss of Death
In the secluded guesthouse of a lavish California estate, Whitney Marshall has finally found a refuge…a place to heal after the painful end of her marriage.
Meryl Sawyer, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KISS OF DEATH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kiss of death is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dariusburst Another Chronicle is still the ultimate trip • Eurogamer.net
Previously headed to the Trocadero's Funland before it got the kiss of death, Casino owner John Sturges prudently intercepted and rerouted. 1. «Eurogamer.net, Jul 15»
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Dining review: In Roseville, ASR's food does not match its ambition …
Though its near-solid state was not a kiss of death – once thawed a bit, it was the tastiest dessert we tried – it was inconvenient. Service varied ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
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Dressing Up Homophobia: Subhash Jha and Bollywood's Gay Kiss
Dressing Up Homophobia: Subhash Jha and Bollywood's Gay Kiss of Death. Dressing Up Homophobia: Subhash Jha and Bollywood's Gay ... «New America Media, Jul 15»
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'Game Of Thrones' Season 6 Starts Filming With Some 'Dead …
But didn't Myrcella receive the kiss of death from Ellaria Sand? Of course, it's entirely possible that Nell is on hand to play her corpse. «UPROXX, Jul 15»
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Jules Witcover: Scott Walker shouldn't crown himself too soon …
Most presidential candidates routinely dismiss any such vice-presidential talk even more emphatically than that, as a kiss of death to their loftier ... «NewsOK.com, Jul 15»
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Mailbag: Tom Bradley at UCLA Bruins, USC Trojans Heisman …
It's the kiss of death. I don't see that happening. The best way to win a Heisman? Win games. Kessler and Jackson simply need to do their thing ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
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The Scrum: The weight of a presidential endorsement
Her so-called "kiss of death" struck two candidates in the 2010 presidential race – administration standard-bearer Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr and ... «Rappler, Jul 15»
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The Mashup » Thinking Out Loud: Why should Tom Brady accept a …
The Kiss of Death happened again this year in Newport, as No. 1 seed John Isner was upset in his opening-round match against 2009 champ ... «WEEI.com, Jul 15»
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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Programmer
This can be the kiss of death. You must see how a candidate actually works before extending an offer. Ask to see a portfolio while interviewing ... «Business 2 Community, Jul 15»
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Dressing up homophobia: Subhash Jha and Bollywood's gay kiss of
There is a gay kiss of death in Bollywood. That seems to be the clear suggestion of veteran film critic and journalist Subhash K Jha. Jha has ... «Firstpost, Jul 15»

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