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 Both are aimed at intercepting the kamikaze drones Russia has increasingly used against Ukrainian targets. — New Atlas, 29 July 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 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 Financial assets accumulated over the years through oil and gas sales have been cracked open to help fund the effort, and state funds pour into the development of the latest military technologies — such as kamikaze drones. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for kamikaze

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In addition, the jury found the two deputies acted with reckless disregard and awarded $10 million in punitive damages.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Chiu was convicted of murder, second-degree robbery, assault with a firearm and reckless evasion of police.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of reckless

Adjective

The daredevil couple who scaled New York City's Empire State Building earlier this year is negotiating a possible plea deal with prosecutors, their lawyer confirmed to Fox News Digital.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Gortner also starred with Lynda Carter in Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw (1976), appeared in the daredevil biopic Viva Knievel!

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of daredevil

Adjective

The project has since taken the brand on daring and adventurous trips to the most remote locations around the world, all documented by Mollison.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
At the center of it all is the daring, epic raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

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