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# kill

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## Syntax ##

<div class="irssisyntax highlight"><pre style="\-\-cmdlen:4ch"><code><span class="synB">KILL</span> <span class="synB05">&lt;nick></span> <span class="synB05">&lt;reason></span></code></pre></div>



## Parameters ##

The nickname to remove from the network and the reason thereof.

## Description ##

Terminates a nickname's connection from the network; this command is
reserved for IRC operators.

You should not use this command for personal vendettas or for trolling;
these practices are generally frowned upon.

## Examples ##

    /KILL mike Get off my lawn
    /KILL bob Stop breaking the network rules!

## See also ##
[DIE](/documentation/help/1.0/die), [OPER](/documentation/help/1.0/oper), [WALLOPS](/documentation/help/1.0/wallops)