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Meaning of homicide
The act of killing another human being.
Etymology of homicide
The word "homicide" originates from the Latin words "homo," meaning "man" or "human," and "caedere," meaning "to kill."
Historically, the term has been used to describe various forms of killing, including murder, manslaughter, and justifiable homicide.
Synonyms
murder
manslaughter
killing
slaughter
assassination
execution
slaughter
fatality
casualty
carnage
bloodshed
butchery
massacre
slaughter
dispatch
elimination
liquidation
extermination
annihilation
destruction
mayhem
brutality
violence
lethality
fatalness
mortality
fatality
lethality
mortalness
deadliness
killingness
murderousness
homicidalness
Definitions
- The act of killing another human being, especially with premeditation or intention.
- * A person who has been killed, especially in a violent or deliberate manner.
Usage Examples
- The police are investigating the homicide that occurred last night in the city center.
- * The suspect was charged with homicide after confessing to the crime.
Antonyms
survival
rescue
salvation
preservation
protection
safety
security
deliverance
liberation
conservation
guardianship
stewardship
preservation
nonviolence
pacifism
peacefulness
harmlessness
innocence
gentleness
kindness
benevolence
humanitarianism
altruism