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Meaning of baby-killer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. An abortionist (all senses).
    derogatory, slang
  2. A pregnant woman who receives an abortion.
    derogatory, slang
  3. A Vietnam War veteran.
    dated, derogatory, slang
  4. A member or veteran of the US military or the Israeli Army.
    derogatory, slang
  5. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see baby, killer.

Examples

“He promised to protect and serve "even a baby killer like yourself," but also to do everything in his office's power "to assist the protesters who wish to protect the misguided mothers who come to your clinic of death."”
“The following named soothing-syrups commonly given to children during their teething period have been proclaimed by the United States government chemists as “baby killers;” and the public is hereby warned against the use of any of these preparations for children […]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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