bump off (verb)

1. In the crime novel, the protagonist plans to bump off his business partner in order to inherit his wealth.

2. In the romantic tragedy, the jealous lover hires an assassin to bump off his rival for the affections of the heroine.

3. The deranged serial killer in the horror movie enjoys finding different gruesome ways to bump off his victims.

4. The mafia boss orders his henchmen to bump off a rival gang member in a dramatic scene from the crime film.