homicidal
Adjective: - Characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being: Describes a person, their state of mind, or their actions that are related to, inclined toward, or involve the killing of a person.
The adjective "homicidal" is used to describe a person who is likely to kill someone, or a feeling, urge, or action that is characteristic of murder. It is a formal and strong term, often used in legal, psychological, or news contexts.
- The psychiatrist determined the patient was experiencing homicidal thoughts and required immediate intervention.
- He was driven by a homicidal rage after the betrayal.
- The court heard evidence of the defendant's homicidal tendencies.
- "Homicidal ideation": A clinical term used in psychology and psychiatry to refer to thoughts about killing another person.
- The therapist's primary concern was the patient's reported homicidal ideation.
- "Homicidal mania": An outdated term historically used to describe a state of insanity characterized by a compulsion to kill.
- Homicide (n): The act of one human killing another; can refer to both murder and manslaughter.
- The detective was assigned to the homicide case.
- Homicidally (adv): In a homicidal manner.
- He was homicidally jealous.
- Murderous: Having the intent or characteristic of murder.
- Lethal: Sufficient to cause death.
- Deadly: Causing or likely to cause death.
- Peaceful: Inclined towards peace, not violence.
- Pacifistic: Opposed to war or violence.
- Life-preserving: Aiming to protect or save life.
(Note: "Homicidal" itself is not typically used in common idioms. The related noun "homicide" is used in set legal phrases.) - "Justifiable homicide": A killing that is deemed legally acceptable, such as in self-defense. - "Criminally negligent homicide": A charge for causing death through gross negligence.
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characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
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a homicidal rage
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