⚖️Homicide

Meaning

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder

the killing of one human being by another

Example Sentences

The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.

The police are investigating a case of homicide.

Synonyms

murder, killing, manslaughter, assassination

Entry 1

murder, killing, manslaughter, assassination

Entry 2

murder, killing, assassination, manslaughter

Antonyms

protection, preservation, life-saving, rescue, birth

Entry 1

protection, preservation, life-saving, rescue

Entry 2

birth, rescue

Collocations

homicide investigation, homicide detective, commit homicide, homicide case, investigate homicide, homicide victim

Entry 1

homicide investigation, homicide detective, commit homicide

Entry 2

commit homicide, homicide case, investigate homicide, homicide victim