Synonyms of homicides

homicides

noun

plural of homicide

1

as in murders

the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life

it was feared that the missing man was the victim of a homicide, but no clues as to his disappearance were ever found

Synonyms & Similar Words

• murders
• killings
• slayings
• massacres
• foul play
• rubouts
• manslaughters
• assassinations
• blood
• executions
• slaughters
• carnages
• butcheries
• bloodsheds
• destructions
• decimations
• parricides
• euthanasias
• mercy killings
• hits
• regicides
• chance-medleys
• fratricides
• matricides
• filicides
• patricides
• uxoricides

2

as in murderers

a person who kills another person

throughout the ages society has stigmatized the homicide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• murderers
• assassins
• killers
• cutthroats
• torpedoes
• manslayers
• butchers
• slaughterers
• slayers
• executioners
• triggermen
• massacrers
• murderesses
• hit men
• bravos

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of homicides

The city has nearly 1,000 unsolved homicides, going back to the 1960s. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

In 2022, by contrast, there had been almost twice as many homicides by the midpoint of the year, with 50 people killed in Denver by July 1, including 14 children. — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 20 July 2026

Realtors across the region say crime fears continue to plague economic activity downtown, even with the city reaching historic lows in homicides last year and seeing crime reductions across the board since 2024. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

Fletcher mentioned that one Minneapolis police officer reported that Somalis account for one-fifth, or 20%, of the city’s homicides. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026

Scott's office noted the city has seen 50 homicides so far this year. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

Other notable statistics from CMPD’s midyear data include a 3% increase in homicides, with 40 so far this year, which is up from 39 over the same time period last year. — Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

When homicides dropped 30% and shootings by 35% in 2025, everyone from the FBI boss to the governor would answer questions about what's going on. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026

The country ended 2025 with a record low in homicides — 82 cases — according to government statistics. — ABC News, 13 July 2026