What does counterkilling mean?
Counterkilling means A killing carried out in response to another killing..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A killing carried out in response to another killing..
The mob pummeled the men suspected of being thugs, and this normally tranquil spot exploded into a melee of killings and counterkillings that left nearly 30 people dead.
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Counterkilling means A killing carried out in response to another killing..
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The mob pummeled the men suspected of being thugs, and this normally tranquil spot exploded into a melee of killings and counterkillings that left nearly 30 people dead.
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