What is another word for takes life?
Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪks lˈa͡ɪf] (IPA) 
The phrase "takes life" is often used to refer to death or killing, but there are many synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning in different contexts. Some options include "ends life," "takes away life," "deprives of life," "claims a life," "terminates life," "snuffs out life," "puts to death," "executes," "murders," "slaughters," "exterminates," and "annihilates." These different synonyms can be more or less appropriate depending on the situation and tone of the language being used. All of them, however, represent the finality and tragedy of death and the taking of a human or animal life.
