adj
homicidal
adj
1
Having a dangerous urge or intent to kill someone.
"The suspect appeared calm, but witnesses said he had made homicidal threats for weeks."
"The character spirals into a homicidal rage after discovering the betrayal."
How to Use Homicidal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone (or their state of mind) that is capable of or intent on killing.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "suicidal", which describes wanting to harm oneself rather than others.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
homicidal rage
homicidal tendencies
homicidal maniac
Word Forms
more homicidal comparative, most homicidal superlative
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Etymology
From homicide + the adjective ending -al.