murderer
word
/ˈmɝdɝɝ/
MUR-dur-ur
/mˈɜːdəɹɐ/
MUR-duh-ruh
Definition
A murderer is a person who intentionally kills someone unlawfully. It is a strong word used for someone guilty of murder, not just any killing.
Usage & Nuances
Very strong and serious word, common in crime reports, police contexts, and fiction. Do not use it casually for someone who kills accidentally; compare with 'killer', which can be broader and is sometimes used figuratively.
Spanish: asesino - homicidaPortuguese (BR): assassino - homicidaPortuguese (PT): assassino - homicidaChinese (Simplified): 杀人犯 - 凶手Chinese (Traditional): 殺人犯 - 兇手Hindi: हत्यारा - कातिलArabic: قاتل - مجرم قتلBengali: খুনিRussian: убийцаJapanese: 殺人犯Vietnamese: kẻ giết người - sát nhânKorean: 살인자Turkish: katilUrdu: قاتلIndonesian: pembunuh
Example Sentences
The police caught the murderer yesterday.
basic
Everyone in the town feared the murderer.
basic
The judge called him a murderer.
basic
They still haven't found the murderer, and people are getting nervous.
natural
In the movie, the murderer turns out to be her brother.
natural
He looked calm in court, but everyone knew he was a murderer.
natural