Reference meaning

liquidate

verb·Reference

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get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing

Related source terms

neutralizeneutralisewaste

Other meanings

2. verb

eliminate by paying off (debts)

3. verb

convert into cash

4. verb

settle the affairs of by determining the debts and applying the assets to pay them off

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