With two I’m affirmative
With three I’m respectful
With four I’m more respectful
With all five I’m either loved or hated
But when I’m loved, I kill; and when I’m hated, I may save lives.
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1$\begingroup$ Is this a new form of riddle? Or have you seen this before? $\endgroup$– Gustavo GabrielCommented Apr 16, 2018 at 19:16
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10$\begingroup$ I made this up myself, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this form has already been made. $\endgroup$– tyobrienCommented Apr 16, 2018 at 20:04
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4$\begingroup$ Wow, well done, very nice form! I might steal this template to make future riddles xD $\endgroup$– Gustavo GabrielCommented Apr 16, 2018 at 20:13
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My guess is
siren
With two I'm affirmative
'si', which is Spanish for "yes".
With three I'm respectful
'sir', a respectful greeting.
With four I'm more respectful
'sire', a respectful title.
With all five I’m either loved or hated
But when I’m loved, I kill; and when I’m hated, I may save lives.
Sirens that were 'loved' led sailors to their deaths. Although they are an annoying noise, their sound means that help is on the way and lives may be saved.
answered Apr 16, 2018 at 18:47
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3$\begingroup$ You got it! I was thinking that the sound of a siren means you’re getting pulled over, but it’s for public safety. But your explanation works too. :) $\endgroup$– tyobrienCommented Apr 16, 2018 at 19:10
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1$\begingroup$ @jpmc26 Anyway, two means "yes" also in French, without accent. $\endgroup$– iFloCommented Apr 17, 2018 at 7:26