as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
these drug dealers mean business, and they'll bump off anyone who gets in their way
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Recent Examples of bump off
Leganes’ Oscar Rodriguez learned this the hard way in May, getting bumped off the ball with the sort of front-footed tackle Agoume enjoys.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 30 June 2025
YouTube continues to rake in money from advertisers worldwide, with the video giant’s ad revenue reaching $8.93 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 10.3% year over year — a solid double-digit bump off an already large haul.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
She was thrust into J.J. Yeley’s car as she was bumped off the starting grid because of ownership points.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Miller was bumped off the top power-play unit in favour of Jonathan Lekkerimäki.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
There is definitely a current of Aronofsky’s typical darkness in the number of bloody shootouts and all the corpses strewn around, with innocent bystanders as well as villains casually bumped off.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Carl Anka, New York Times, 30 June 2025
YouTube continues to rake in money from advertisers worldwide, with the video giant’s ad revenue reaching $8.93 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 10.3% year over year — a solid double-digit bump off an already large haul.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
She was thrust into J.J. Yeley’s car as she was bumped off the starting grid because of ownership points.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Miller was bumped off the top power-play unit in favour of Jonathan Lekkerimäki.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
There is definitely a current of Aronofsky’s typical darkness in the number of bloody shootouts and all the corpses strewn around, with innocent bystanders as well as villains casually bumped off.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bump off
Verb
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There was huge outrage and debate at the time around the idea that the American president could assassinate an American citizen extrajudicially, in violation of his Constitutional rights.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The series follows Agent 47, a contract killer who travels to different destinations across the world to assassinate targets.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The series premiere ends, however, on a much softer note, as Robbie and Cliff run into the young Sam, the couple's son who was sleeping in the basement while his parents were murdered upstairs.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors allege Prowell murdered King, then stole the victim's vehicle, which was found more than a week later, several miles from Prowell's home.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Through tears, the father of slain Nasir Delaney-Rowland shared a statement in court that his son was one of a kind.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
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The current owners tapped architect Chip Bohl and interior designer Louise Copeland to execute a complete interior renovation and construct the north wing.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a contest that quickly became a matter of which team could shoot itself in the foot less, the Broncos put away the Titans 20-12 Sunday for a season-opening win at Empower Field.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its marketing materials show robots handing an apple to a human, making coffee, putting away groceries and dishes, pouring drinks, and watering plants.—
Maya Cakmak,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 2022 bare-knuckle holiday sensation Violent Night followed an embittered Santa, armed with lethal combat skills, who takes out a team of ruthless mercenaries to rescue a girl and her family.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Seniors are often the last to find out when a scammer has taken out a loan or opened a card in their name.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bump off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bump%20off. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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