Synonyms for

Homicide

Verb / ˈhɑ:mʌˌsaɪd / Another word for homicide — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The killing of one person by another.

Synonyms & similar words

murder killing manslaughter assassination execution massacre butchery slaughter extermination liquidation elimination annihilation eradication destruction death slaying hitting dispatch

Synonyms by register

Formal

killing slaughter manslaughter murder

Informal

whacking offing rubbing out

Literary

slaying dispatch

Antonyms

birth creation life vivification animation

Common collocations

  • homicide investigation
  • homicide rate
  • homicide victim
  • homicide suspect
  • homicide charge
  • homicide case
  • homicide detective

Word family

noun homicide
verb homicidal
adjective homicidal

Usage note

Homicide is a legal term referring to the unlawful killing of one human being by another. It is a formal term and should not be confused with accidental death or justifiable killing.

Example sentences

  1. The detectives were trying to solve the homicide case.
  2. The suspect was arrested and charged with homicide.
  3. The victim's family was devastated by the homicide.
  4. The news of the homicide spread quickly throughout the town.
  5. The community came together to mourn the loss of the homicide victim.

Quotes

  • Homicide is the leading cause of death for young African-American men.
  • Homicide is a tragedy that affects not only the victim's family but the entire community.
  • Homicide is a senseless act of violence that can never be justified.

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