burking

[US]/bɜ:k/
[UK]/bɚk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. éliminer secrètement ; causer la suffocation à mort de quelqu'un

Phrases & Collocations

burke and hare

burke et hare

Example Sentences

Burke set a blistering pace.

Burke a donné un rythme effréné.

Burke's views were orthodox in his time.

Les opinions de Burke étaient conformes à son époque.

burked the investigation by failing to reappoint the commission.

Il a étouffé l'enquête en ne nommant pas de nouveau la commission.

Burke knocked out Byrne, thus becoming champion.

Burke a mis Byrne KO, devenant ainsi champion.

Burke pushed the button and the elevator began its slow ascent.

Burke a appuyé sur le bouton et l'ascenseur a commencé son ascension lente.

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