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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The follow-up continues this kookiness with a madhouse spoof of Hallmark holiday saccharine in which a woodpile becomes a homicidal monster.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
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
"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
So that didn’t seem particularly homicidal, but maybe he’s trying to relax me, ease me into his lair, like the witch in Hansel and Gretel.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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