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murderer

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of murderer

a person who kills another person

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

assassin, cutthroat, homicide, killer, manslayer
Words Related to murderer

bravo, hit man, torpedo, triggerman

butcher, executioner, massacrer, slaughterer, slayer

murderess

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