Bump-off

Pronunciation: /ˈbəmp- ˈɔf/

Bump-off (verb)

  1. To kill someone in a hidden or sudden way, often to remove them from a problem.
  2. To get rid of a person from a position, usually by force or illegal action.

Examples

  • They bump off the witness before the trial starts.
  • The detective suspects someone will bump off the informant.