homicide

Meanings

• noun

  The act of causing the death of another human being with malice aforethought.

  - "The homicide rate in New York City has been decreasing over the past decade."
  - "The detective was able to solve the homicide case using forensic evidence."

• noun

  The killing of one human being by another.

  - "The homicide was a result of a domestic dispute."
  - "The victim's family was devastated by the homicide."

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Synonyms

assassin , killer , man-slayer , murderer , assassination , first-degree murder , killing , manslaughter , murder , second-degree murder

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with homicide
homicide , hydraulicide , patricide , fratricide

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Variants

List of all variants of homicide that leads to same result
homicide , homicides

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'homicide', meaning 'murderer'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'homicide' was first used in English law in the 15th century.

2. The highest homicide rate in the world is currently in Honduras.

3. The term 'homicide detective' was popularized by the television show 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manslaughter: A less serious form of homicide, characterized by a lack of malice aforethought.

2. Assault: An attempt to cause harm to another person, which may or may not result in homicide.

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Culture

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Homicide has been a topic of fascination in literature, art, and music for centuries. It is often portrayed as a violent and senseless act, but it can also be explored from a more complex perspective, such as the motives and consequences of the crime.

How to Memorize "homicide"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene of a crime where a person is killed with malice aforethought. Imagine the details of the crime, such as the weapon used, the location, and the emotions of the people involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'homicide' with the concept of taking a life unjustly or with malicious intent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Homicide starts with an H and ends with a dead guy'.

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