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murderer


mur·der·er

noun \ˈmər-dər-ər\

Definition of MURDERER

:  one who murders; especially :  one who commits the crime of murder

Examples of MURDERER

  1. <the murderer was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole>

First Known Use of MURDERER

14th century

Related to MURDERER

Synonyms
cutthroat, homicide, killer, manslayer, assassin

Rhymes with MURDERER

verderer

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