KAMIKAZE Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

kamikaze

adjective

Definition of kamikaze

as in reckless

having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions a bike messenger who regularly cuts across busy city streets with a kamikaze boldness

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Recent Examples of kamikaze It can also be integrated into the existing multi layered air-defense architecture for protecting forward bases and critical infrastructure from kamikaze drone swarms. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026 Drone expertise Iran’s Shahed-136 ‘kamikaze’ drone has become a fixture of modern warfare, with Moscow utilizing the technology in its years-long invasion of Ukraine. — Anniek Bao,sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026 In February, Khartiia’s Lava regiment cleared a Russian strongpoint near Kupiansk using ground robots, kamikaze UGVs and strike drones without sending infantry into the objective. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 According to National Geographic, roughly 3,000 Japanese soldiers died in kamikaze missions, while more than 7,000 American, Australian and British personnel were killed or wounded during the fight for Iwo Jima. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kamikaze

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The suspect, 30‑year‑old Trevion Mark of Fort Worth, was arrested nearby without incident and charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle, according to DPS.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Mark was charged with reckless endangerment and evading arrest in a motor vehicle and booked into the Tarrant County Jail.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Definition of reckless

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Free climbing has been around for many years, but social media has brought the daredevil sport to global audiences and fueled a surge in popularity.

— Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 15 June 2026
At this time, Moore says, aviation was considered a daredevil sport, and successful pilots, especially in France, became celebrities.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 May 2026

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