take life


take (one's) life

To kill one or oneself. In the latter case, "own" often precedes "life." Do you feel any remorse for taking their lives all those years ago? I was so saddened to hear that Daniel's father took his own life yesterday.See also: life, take

take someone's life

to kill someone. (Can include onself.) It's the executioner's job to take people's lives.See also: life, take

take (one's) life

To commit suicide.See also: life, take

take (someone's) life

To commit murder.See also: life, take