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 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 Hernández and Day played kamikaze dolphins who work for the government, giving them a sense of porpoise (their joke, not mine). — Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 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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Pearson faces charges of second-degree death by vessel, operating a vessel under the influence, reckless operation, operating without a safety certificate and failure to keep a proper lookout.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The other two teens were charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of reckless

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News earlier in the month, Johnson and East chatted about life at home with their three little ones, and shared which kid is taking on a daredevil personality.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
In addition to decades of performing his own impossible feats for the sake and sanctity of cinema, Cruise has lately taken to showing off his daredevil talents at sporting events worldwide.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026

Definition of daredevil

Adjective

Finn Gomez / Getty Images Kirkwood, who races for Andretti Global, started second but took the lead on the opening lap with a daring maneuver around the outside of pole-sitter and championship leader Alex Palou in front of the National Archives.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
As the investigation unfolded, what initially appeared to be a daring ransom scheme evolved into a complex story of obsession, deception, and unexpected motives.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

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