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单词 murderer
释义

murderer

noun

mur·​der·​er ˈmər-dər-ər How to pronounce murderer (audio)
: one who murders
especially : one who commits the crime of murder

Synonyms

  • assassin
  • cutthroat
  • homicide
  • killer
  • manslayer
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Example Sentences

the murderer was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

murderer

noun

mur·​der·​er ˈmər-dər-ər How to pronounce murderer (audio)
: a person who commits murder

murderer

noun

as in assassin
a person who kills another person the murderer was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • assassin
  • killer
  • homicide
  • cutthroat
  • manslayer
  • torpedo
  • butcher
  • executioner
  • slayer
  • slaughterer
  • murderess
  • massacrer
  • triggerman
  • hit man
  • bravo
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