meurtrier — meaning in English

English meaning

• homicide noun The killing of one person by another, whether it was planned or accidental.
• killer noun A person or animal that kills, especially one who murders someone.
• murderer noun A person who has committed murder.
• murderous adj Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.

Senses

meurtrier is used for these senses in English:

• homicide (countable) A person who kills another.
• murderer A person who commits murder.

homicide — full definition

1. noun The killing of one person by another, whether it was planned or accidental.
2. noun The police division that investigates killings.

killer — full definition

1. noun A person or animal that kills, especially one who murders someone.
2. adj Extremely impressive, excellent, or effective.

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