murderer

[ mur-der-er ]

/ ˈmɜr dər ər /

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noun

a person who commits murder.

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Idioms about murderer

murderers' row,

the row of cells in a prison where murderers and other violent or hard-core criminals are held.See also death row.
Baseball. a succession of heavy hitters scheduled to bat one after the other.
any group of notorious or important people: a murderers' row of talent;a murderers' row of philosophers.

1300–50; Middle English mortherer, mord(e)rer;see murder, -er¹

self-mur·der·er, noun

Sometimes you don't want to be murderers and mothers of dead kids.
Julianne Nicholson Breaks Down the ‘Mare of Easttown’ Finale’s Tragic Twist|Kevin Fallon|May 31, 2021|The Daily Beast
The courtroom verdict that turned Derek Chauvin into a convicted murderer this week brought ripples of celebration across the United States, many tempered by reminders about the ongoing need for police reform and accountability.
How America’s CEOs responded to the Derek Chauvin verdict|Lila MacLellan|April 21, 2021|Quartz
When the killer flees the scene, Freddie runs on to deliver his message only to discover that the man who opens the door at the designated address is the murderer.
Jacqueline Winspear’s latest novel reminds us why we love Maisie Dobbs|Carol Memmott|March 25, 2021|Washington Post
Eight suspects, one body, one virtual mansion, and you — along with your coworkers — have to figure out who the murderer is.
3D escape rooms, 1980’s-themed murder mysteries: Companies invest in virtual retreats|Lucinda Southern|October 12, 2020|Digiday

The police log, meanwhile recorded only one call, well after her murderer had left the scene.
5 Psychology Terms You’re Probably Misusing (Ep. 334 Rebroadcast)|Stephen J. Dubner|January 9, 2020|Freakonomics
Murderer, lunatic, and defamer of Islam will certainly be listed in his obituaries.
Osama bin Laden Died a Fool and Has No Legacy|Dana Vachon|May 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST
There was “My Husband, the Convicted Murderer” and “My Son, The Pink Boy.”
Salon's New Market Strategy|Howard Kurtz|February 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
“Murderer,” after failing to prevent the massacres of Lebanese civilians at the Sabra and Shatila camps in 1982.
Ariel Sharon's Twilight Zone|Lynn Sherr|October 19, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Renounce the good law of the worshippers of Mazda, and thou shalt gain such a boon as the Murderer gained, the ruler of nations.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
Paula, who had not spoken since the child was carried off, suddenly screamed at Bregg, "Murderer!"
The Stars, My Brothers|Edmond Hamilton
Murderer, you hide your face, but you shall bear my mark, that I may know you when we meet again.
The Duke's Motto|Justin Huntly McCarthy
For, the spot would come there, though every horse was milk-white when Captain Murderer bought him.
The Uncommercial Traveller|Charles Dickens
Hearsay cried “Murderer,” but his own personal experience denied the term.
The Orphan|Clarence E. Mulford