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The silent killer of all great men and women of achievement - particularly men, I don't know why, maybe it's the testosterone - I think it's narcissism. Even more than hubris. And for women, too. Narcissism is the killer.
James Woods

Meaning of "silent killer" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SILENT KILLER

silent killer  [ˈsaɪlənt ˈkɪlə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SILENT KILLER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Silent killer 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 SILENT KILLER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of silent killer in the English dictionary

The definition of silent killer in the dictionary is a disease that has no obvious symptoms or indications.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SILENT KILLER


ala
ˈeɪlə
Anguilla
æŋˈɡwɪlə
germ-killer
ˈdʒɜːmˌkɪlə
killer
ˈkɪlə
Manila
məˈnɪlə
miller
ˈmɪlə
painkiller
ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə
rachilla
rəˈkɪlə
retailer
ˈriːteɪlə
rhachilla
rəˈkɪlə
similar
ˈsɪmɪlə
spoiler
ˈspɔɪlə
tailor
ˈteɪlə
Taylor
ˈteɪlə
thriller
ˈθrɪlə
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
Tyler
ˈtaɪlə
Venezuela
ˌvɛnɪˈzweɪlə
villa
ˈvɪlə
weedkiller
ˈwiːdˌkɪlə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SILENT KILLER

sile
silen
silence
silenced
silencer
silene
Sileni
silent
silent cop
silent majority
silent partner
silent revolution
silent screen
silent witness
silentiary
silently
silentness
Silenus
siler
silesia

WORDS THAT END LIKE SILENT KILLER

biller
bookseller
chiller
contract killer
distiller
driller
dusty miller
filler
griller
Hiller
hunter-killer
rotary tiller
Rototiller
schiller
serial killer
siller
spiller
stocking filler
tiller
triller
willer

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

SYNONYMS

Translation of «silent killer» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SILENT KILLER

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

Translator English - Chinese

无声杀手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asesino silencioso
570 millions of speakers

English

silent killer
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मूक हत्यारा
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

القاتل الصامت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тихий убийца
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

assassino silencioso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নীরব ঘাতক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tueur silencieux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pembunuh senyap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

stillen Killer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無言の殺人者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조용한 살인자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Silent killer
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sát thủ thầm lặng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அமைதியாக கொலைகாரன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मूक खुन करणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sessiz katil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

killer silenzioso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cichy zabójca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тихий вбивця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ucigaș tăcut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σιωπηλός δολοφόνος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stille moordenaar
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

silent killer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

silent killer
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of silent killer

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SILENT KILLER»

The term «silent killer» is regularly used and occupies the 81.355 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SILENT KILLER» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «SILENT KILLER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word silent killer.
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James Woods
The silent killer of all great men and women of achievement - particularly men, I don't know why, maybe it's the testosterone - I think it's narcissism. Even more than hubris. And for women, too. Narcissism is the killer.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SILENT KILLER»

Discover the use of silent killer in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to silent killer and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Silent Killer
In A Town Full Of Secrets To most people, men like Mark Cantrell are fine, upstanding pillars of the community, completely beyond reproach.
Beverly Barton, 2009
2
Silent Killer
A twisted murderer is on the loose and punishing priests in Alabama. Danger lurks around every corner. Is anyone safe? Is anyone innocent?
Beverly Barton, 2009
3
Syndrome X: Overcoming the Silent Killer that Can Give You a ...
Fortunately, Syndrome X can be cured. This important book explains how to identify the disorder and provides a program of diet and exercise (plus medication when necessary) that can render Syndrome X harmless.
Gerald Reaven, Terry Kirsten Strom, Barry Fox, 2002
4
The Silent Killer
But Jasmine is not the first teen to be affected by AIDS in the novel and her initial scorn of a young teenage girl who died of AIDS is a brutal reminder of the prejudices that exist regarding the disease.
Barbara A. Chase, 2005
5
Theology: The Silent Killer: An Unknown Weapon Is Revealed
Theology: The Silent Killer, by Joe L. Mitchell, Jr., proffers that mans theories do not always follow the truth of the True Living God.
Joe L. Mitchell, Jr., 2008
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Tobacco Use by Native North Americans: Sacred Smoke and ...
Finally, this volume argues for the preservation of traditional tobacco use in a limited, sacramental manner while criticizing the use of commercial tobacco.
Joseph C. Winter, 2000
7
Sin, the Silent Killer
No questions asked. This is when your new life that God has promised begins. Glen Collins II is a first-time author who longs to help the Church understand sin and how to be set free from bondage.
Glen Collins II, 2008
8
Demosclerosis: The Silent Killer of American Government
The problem is called "demosclerosis," and, as Rauch reveals, the culprit is us, all of us.
Jonathan Rauch, 1995
9
LDL.the Silent Killer, a No Nonsense Approach to Preventing ...
Strokes and heart attacks are the greatest threats to people's health today. The author's long experience in combating them is summarized in no-nonsense form with PREVENTION being the key to healthy survival.
Max L. Fields, M. D., 2006
10
Mental Depression: The Silent Killer
Study conducted at Kolkata, India.
Sibnath Deb, Anjana Bhattacharjee, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SILENT KILLER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term silent killer is used in the context of the following news items.
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On the trail of Zimbabwe's 'silent killer'
On the trail of Zimbabwe's 'silent killer' ... non-communicable ones - also called 'silent killers' - such as diabetes, cancer and hypertension to go unchecked. «BBC News, Jun 15»
2
Chase and Tyler Robinson, who died from carbon monoxide …
The tragedy has been a painful reminder for Vanessa Robinson, who lost her two sons to the silent killer just over five years ago. Chase, 8, and Tyler, 6, were ... «NEWS.com.au, Jun 15»
3
How to beat the silent killer - heat stroke?
How to beat the silent killer - heat stroke? 1/6. Slow. Fast. How to beat the silent killer - heat stroke? AP. Play Slideshow. Loading... Autoplay switched off ... «Economic Times, May 15»
4
Kidney disease is a silent killer: report
KIDNEY disease is emerging as a silent killer with the vast majority of Australians who have the condition unaware of its existence. ONE in three Australians are ... «NEWS.com.au, May 15»
5
In Lagos: 'Hypertension is a silent killer' - experts call for fight against …
The Managing Director, Neimeth International Pharmaceutical Plc, Emmanuel Ekunno, has said that available screening records indicate that one out of three ... «Pulse Nigeria, May 15»
6
The Silent Killer Of Corporate Profits: Ad Waste
All of the items below are from recent headlines or research reports and they depict the turmoil and turbulence in today's advertising world caused when ... «Forbes, May 15»
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Can You Name the Silent Killer All Around You?
Surely one of them holds the title of greatest global killer. Well, not if you go by the numbers, as we prefer to do. Turns out the biggest killer in the developing ... «OZY, Apr 15»
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Cyclists ride to raise awareness of the 'silent killer'
It's called the “silent killer” because often, doctors find no trace of the cancer until it's well advanced. More than 100 Texans joined together Sunday for something ... «KXAN.com, Mar 15»
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Parents of tragic Durham student welcome silent killer move
Anne Brennan, 19, from Houghton-le-Spring died in her student digs in Durham City in 1995, prompting The Northern Echo to launch its Silent Killer campaign ... «The Northern Echo, Mar 15»
10
Silence is a silent killer
Parents know the value of silence—a blessing when faced with sibling disputes and chaos around the house. But when it comes to your company's safety ... «Bakken.com, Mar 15»

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