adjective
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of, involving, or characterized by homicide
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likely to commit homicide
a homicidal maniac
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Origin of homicidal
Example Sentences
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Among them are a vengeful sheriff who is convinced of the siblings’ homicidal past and is determined to see them punished.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025
But it needs to, especially when interpreting characters like Earth Kingdom ruler Bumi, a kindly mad genius realized by Utkarsh Ambudkar as a bitter, homicidal despot.
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2024
"To suppose that all problems in the future will be able to be solved by new technical interventions is a form of homicidal pragmatism, like pushing a snowball down a hill," he said.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2023
Ms. R, an asylum-seeker fleeing her homicidal abuser, reported daily stress-induced migraines, debilitating anxiety, and lack of appetite from constantly trying to obtain an appointment.
From Slate • May 11, 2023
“Well, I guess the high was meeting Maya. And she’s normal. I mean, at least she’s not homicidal or anything.”
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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