terminated

This page is about the euphemism terminated

Meaning

murdered

For example

  • We know the witnesses were terminated by the mafia, but we can't prove it yet.

  • Problematic addicts are terminated by their dealers, usually with "hot shots" containing poison.

Note:
Also "eliminated", "liquidated" and "neutralized".

Quick Quiz

The report said he was "terminated by persons unknown," so

a. he's murdered someone

b. he's still missing

c. he's been killed
a) he's murdered someone b) he's still missing c) he's been killed

Contributor: Matt Errey