No. 15,093 in Russian
покончил
"Покончил" means "ended" or "finished," often implying "put an end to" something.
In a sentence
Он покончил с вредными привычками и начал новую жизнь.
He has quit his harmful habits and started a new life.
In this sentence, 'покончил' means he has put an end to something, specifically harmful habits.
Она покончила с драматическими отношениями и теперь наслаждается покоем.
She has ended dramatic relationships and now enjoys peace.
Here, 'покончила' implies severing ties or ending a specific situation, dramatic relationships.
К сожалению, он покончил с жизнью, оставив всех в шоке.
Unfortunately, he took his own life, leaving everyone in shock.
This usage of 'покончил' expresses the tragic action of ending one's own life (whether completed or attempted).
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