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murderer Synonyms

Another word for murderer

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who commits murder; someone who unlawfully and intentionally kills another human being.

Usage Example

"The detective spent years gathering forensic evidence to ensure the convicted killer was brought to justice."

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killer
Strong
slayer
assassin
homicide
cutthroat
hitman
manslayer

Opposites of murderer

The opposite of murderer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

lifesaver
rescuer
See all opposites of murderer

• Nearby Words

muralist
murcott
murder
murderer
murderess
murderous
murderously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Murderer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/murderer
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