Synonyms for

Killer

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

Definition

a person who kills another person, often for money or other personal gain

Synonyms & similar words

causeofdeath seawolf orcinusorca killerwhale grampus orca slayer murderer assassin executioner hitman homicide slayer butcher maniac gunman sharpshooter sniper terminator triggerman eliminator exterminator annihilator destroyer eradicator

Synonyms by register

Formal

assassin homicider manslayer

Informal

hitman slayer murderer butcher

Literary

reaper executioner destroyer

Antonyms

savior rescuer protector benefactor helper friend

Common collocations

  • killer whale
  • killer instinct
  • killer app
  • killer blow
  • killer deal
  • killer look
  • killer disease

Word family

noun killer
verb kill
adjective killing
adverb killer

Usage note

The word 'killer' can refer to a person or thing that kills, or informally, something extremely effective or impressive. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The police are searching for the killer.
  2. The killer left his fingerprints at the scene of the crime.
  3. The killer was caught on surveillance video.
  4. The killer showed no remorse for his actions.
  5. The killer's motive for the crime is still unknown.

Quotes

  • I'm not a monster. I'm just ahead of the curve.
  • A true warrior fights not because he hates the ones in front of him, but because he loves those behind him.
  • There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter.

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