murderesses

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plural of murderess
as in murderers

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  1. murderers
  2. assassins
  3. killers
Noun
  • In previous seasons depicting infamous American murderers Ed Gein, Jeffrey Dahmer, and the Menendez brothers, their, uh, creative interpretation of the facts prompted backlash from victims’ families and sparked debate over the ethics of true crime.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • We are steeped in relativism, as confined by our narratives as the murderers are confined by theirs.
    — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of murderers
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  • Still, despite the typical procedural formula with cases tied to gun smugglers, cartel assassins and kidnappings, the show remains topical enough to keep viewers engaged.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • To that end, the presence of Kyle Soller and MyAnna Buring as the two assassins targeting the Slow Horses has been the new season’s most consistently chilling development.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of assassins
Noun
  • The second season promises a more diverse selection of killers for our man and his boy to hunt down.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The area remains on high alert while authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers are responsible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
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