as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
court-appointed psychiatrists have described the accused as a sociopath with homicidal tendencies who is a danger to himself and others
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Recent Examples of homicidal
Such treatment is typically considered when a person poses an imminent risk of serious physical harm to themselves or others – for example, expressing suicidal or homicidal intent with a plan and means to carry it out.
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Susan E. Collins, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
In 2000’s American Psycho, Bale starred as homicidal investment banker Patrick Bateman, the literary character that Ellis created as a satirical take on masculinity.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
But at the slightest sign of rebellion, Buddy turns homicidal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
However, unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guests keep turning up, including Beau’s brother, and a man who might be a homicidal maniac.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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Susan E. Collins, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026
In 2000’s American Psycho, Bale starred as homicidal investment banker Patrick Bateman, the literary character that Ellis created as a satirical take on masculinity.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
But at the slightest sign of rebellion, Buddy turns homicidal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
However, unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guests keep turning up, including Beau’s brother, and a man who might be a homicidal maniac.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homicidal
murderous
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The franchise originally began with the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel and starring Gunnar Hansen as the murderous Leatherface.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Montgomery, 31, also had a huge hand in shaping his murderous Faces of Death character, Arthur, who re-creates and uploads videos of the kills shown in the 1978 mondo horror film.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Homicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homicidal. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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