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homicide

[ˈhɑːmɪsaɪd]

homicide Definition

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder.

Using homicide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homicide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police are investigating the homicide that occurred last night.

  • Example

    He was charged with homicide after the victim's body was found.

  • Example

    The suspect was arrested for attempted homicide.

  • Example

    The city has seen a rise in homicides this year.

homicide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homicide

Phrases with homicide

  • a killing that is not against the law, such as self-defense or the execution of a criminal

    Example

    The court ruled that the shooting was justifiable homicide.

  • a killing that is considered to be the fault of the person who committed it, but is not necessarily murder

    Example

    The driver was charged with culpable homicide after hitting a pedestrian.

  • a killing that is considered to be a felony, such as murder or manslaughter

    Example

    The suspect was charged with felonious homicide after the victim died from their injuries.

Origins of homicide

from Latin 'homicidium', from 'homo' (man) + 'caedere' (to kill)

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Summary: homicide in Brief

Homicide [ˈhɑːmɪsaɪd] refers to the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another. It is often used interchangeably with 'murder' and 'killing.' Examples include 'The police are investigating the homicide that occurred last night,' and 'The city has seen a rise in homicides this year.' Homicide can also be classified into types like 'justifiable homicide,' which is not against the law, and 'culpable homicide,' which is considered the fault of the person who committed it.