Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
murderer
noun
/ˈmɜːrdərər/
Definition
A person who unlawfully kills another person with intent.
Examples
- He was convicted as a murderer after the trial revealed the evidence.
- In the novel, the murderer was eventually caught by the detective.
- They lived in fear of the murderer who was still on the loose.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who commits the crime of murder, which involves the deliberate act of taking another person’s life.
Synonyms
- killer
- homicide
- assassin
- slayer
