adj
homicidal
Homicidal (adj) means having a dangerous urge or intent to kill someone. Example: “The suspect appeared calm, but witnesses said he had made homicidal threats for weeks.”
adj
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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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more homicidal
- Superlative
- most homicidal
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The suspect appeared calm, but witnesses said he had made _____ threats for weeks.
Etymology
From homicide + the adjective ending -al.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for homicidal
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What does “homicidal” mean?
The word “homicidal” means having a dangerous urge or intent to kill someone. In plain terms, describes someone (or their state of mind) that is capable of or intent on killing.
How do you use “homicidal” in a sentence?
Here is “homicidal” used in a sentence: “The suspect appeared calm, but witnesses said he had made homicidal threats for weeks.”
What part of speech is “homicidal”?
“Homicidal” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of homicidal?
"homicidal" (adj) means having a dangerous urge or intent to kill someone.
