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homicide

/ˈhɒməsaɪd/

/ˈhɑːməˌsaɪd/

Translations

homicidenoun

homicides

/ˈhɒməsaɪd/

/ˈhɑːməˌsaɪd/

The detective was called to the scene of the homicide.

Детектива вызвали на место убийства.

Synonyms

homicideadjective

/ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/

/ˈhɑːməsaɪd/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "homicide detective")

Synonyms

homicidenoun

The killing of one human being by another, whether lawful or unlawful; murder.

Detectives are investigating the latest homicide in the neighborhood.

A person who kills another; a murderer.

The homicide was apprehended within hours of the crime.

homicideadjective

Relating to the killing of a human being by another.

She works in the homicide unit of the police department.