homicidal

adjective

ho·​mi·​cid·​al ˌhä-mə-ˈsī-dᵊl  ˌhō- 

: of, relating to, or tending toward homicide

homicidally

ˌhä-mə-ˈsī-dᵊl-ē 

ˌhō-

adverb

Synonyms of homicidal

• murderous
• murdering

Examples of homicidal in a Sentence

court-appointed psychiatrists have described the accused as a sociopath with homicidal tendencies who is a danger to himself and others

Recent Examples on the Web

Her murder binge doesn’t feel ethically complex; her homicidal ventures are just nefarious. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

The season 1 finale, which concluded last December, saw Dina framed for the murder of Emerald’s rapist as Carr, confessing homicidal thoughts to her therapist, attempted to infiltrate the law firm. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Symptoms of postpartum psychosis can include delusions or hallucinations that can prompt suicidal or homicidal action, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

On redirect, Heilbrun said Clancy had never shared the homicidal thoughts or suicide plans with healthcare providers. — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1725, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for homicidal

• fratricidal
• fungicidal
• genocidal
• germicidal
• herbicidal
• intertidal
• phosphatidyl
• suicidal
• apsidal
• subtidal
• bactericidal
• insecticidal

Kids Definition

homicidal

adjective

ho·​mi·​cid·​al ˌhäm-ə-ˈsīd-ᵊl 

ˌhō-mə-

: of, relating to, or having tendencies toward the killing of another person : murderous

homicidally

-ˈsīd-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

Medical Definition

homicidal

adjective

ho·​mi·​cid·​al ˌhäm-ə-ˈsīd-ᵊl  ˌhō-mə- 

: of, relating to, or tending toward homicide

homicidally

-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

Legal Definition

homicidal

adjective

ho·​mi·​ci·​dal ˌhä-mə-ˈsīd-ᵊl, ˌhō- 

: of, relating to, or tending toward homicide