murderer

/'mə:dərə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who commits murder: A "murderer" is an individual who unlawfully and intentionally kills another human being. The act is typically premeditated (planned in advance).
Usage
  • The word "murderer" is a strong, specific legal and moral term. It is used to label someone found guilty of the crime of murder.
  • It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).
  • It often appears in news reports, legal contexts, crime stories, and discussions of morality.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The jury found the defendant guilty, and he was sentenced as a murderer.
    • Police are searching for the murderer who committed the crime last night.
    • In the novel, the identity of the murderer is a mystery until the final chapter.
Advanced Usage
  • "Convicted murderer": Specifies a person who has been found guilty of murder in a court of law.
    • The convicted murderer will appeal the sentence.
  • "Mass murderer": Refers to a person who kills many people, typically in a single incident or over a short period.
    • The history books detail the atrocities of the infamous mass murderer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Murder (n/v): The act of unlawfully killing someone. (e.g., / )
  • Murderous (adj): Having the intent or capability to murder; very dangerous or violent. (e.g., )
  • Homicide (n): The killing of one person by another (a broader legal term that includes murder, manslaughter, etc.).
Synonyms
  • Killer: A more general term for someone who kills. (Note: "Killer" can be used in broader contexts, including animals, accidents, or warfare, whereas "murderer" strongly implies criminal, unlawful homicide.)
  • Assassin: A murderer, typically one who kills a prominent person for political or monetary reasons.
Related Phrases
  • "Murderer's row": (Idiom, historical/baseball) Originally referred to a group of deadly hitters in a baseball lineup. It can metaphorically describe any formidable group.
    • The middle of their batting order is a real murderer's row.
  • "Get away with murder": (Idiom) To do something very bad without being punished or criticized for it.
    • That child is so spoiled; he gets away with murder.
Noun
  1. a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

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