murderer

noun

mur·​der·​er ˈmər-dər-ər How to pronounce murderer (audio)
: one who murders
especially : one who commits the crime of murder

Examples of murderer in a Sentence

the murderer was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
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Strode survived the terror of murderer Michael Myers (Nick Castle) and Curtis, 65, would return as the character in six Halloween sequels, wrapping up the character’s arc in 2022’s Halloween Ends. Victoria Edel, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 In that same episode, Eva Longoria, Zach Galifianakis and Eugene Levy suggest to Mabel, Oliver and Charles that perhaps this murderer is someone who’s been around since the beginning of the show. Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024 During Cosby's sentencing on Friday, Camps-Lacayo's father read a statement that set the murderer off. Pilar Arias, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024 The victim seemed to be in the process of transitioning, and the murderer was gripped by this incredible phobia and rage over that. The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for murderer 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of murderer was in the 14th century

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“Murderer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murderer. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

murderer

noun
mur·​der·​er ˈmər-dər-ər How to pronounce murderer (audio)
: a person who commits murder

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