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Definition of homicidal

homicidal

/ˌhɑː.məˈsaɪ.dəl/
hom · i · cid · al
Adverb:homicidally
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homicidal Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, involving, or capable of committing homicide; having an inclination or intent to kill another human being.

Example

"The forensic psychiatrist evaluated the defendant's history of violent and homicidal tendencies."

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• Rhymes for homicidal

• Nearby Words

homewrecker
homey
homeyness
homicidal
homicidally
homicide
homie

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'homicide' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately deriving from Latin 'homicidium', a compound of 'homo' (human being) and 'caedere' (to cut down or kill).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homicidal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homicidal
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