Synonyms of murderer

murderer

noun

ˈmər-dər-ər 

as in assassin

a person who kills another person

the murderer was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assassin
• killer
• homicide
• cutthroat
• torpedo
• manslayer
• butcher
• executioner
• slayer
• slaughterer
• murderess
• triggerman
• massacrer
• hit man
• bravo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of murderer

Even after the actual murderer was arrested and convicted, the accusations against me continued. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

In the latter half of the 1970s, Montgomery played a victim in A Case of Rape, accused and acquitted murderer Lizzie Borden in The Legend of Lizzie Borden and a pioneer woman in The Awakening Land. — Justine Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026

In the film, Johansson stars as NYPD homicide detective Julie Miller, who investigates a murderer called Father Sunday (John Leguizamo), a priest (Chiwetel Ejiofor), and a new slew of killings that threaten Miller’s 12-year-old son (Jacobi Jupe). — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Related Stories To uncover the truth, Emma has no choice but to return to the Breton island of Kerlann, where tragedy struck and where everyone rejects her — including her son, who sees her as his father’s murderer. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026