homicides

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of taking the life of another human being.

  - "The city had a high rate of homicides last year."
  - "The detective was investigating a series of homicides."

• Noun

  A person who has committed homicide.

  - "The notorious gangster was a known homicide."
  - "The homicide suspect was on the run."

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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 homicides
ideas , prides , tides

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Old French homicide, from homo 'man' + Latin caedere 'to kill'.

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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 recorded rate of homicides per capita was in Honduras in 2012.

3. In some countries, homicides are classified as justifiable or excusable under certain circumstances.

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Related Concepts

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1. Murder: Murder is a type of homicide that is premeditated and deliberate.

2. Manslaughter: Manslaughter is a type of homicide that is not premeditated and is often the result of a momentary loss of control or a heated argument.

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Culture

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Homicides are a serious crime and can have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance. In literature, homicides are often depicted in detective novels and thrillers. In art, homicides have been depicted in various forms, such as paintings and sculptures. In music, homicides have been the subject of many songs and albums. In some cultures, homicides are considered a taboo subject and are not openly discussed.

How to Memorize "homicides"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'homicide' with the image of a crime scene or a detective investigating a murder.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Homes are made of I-beams, but humans are made of I-dentity, and if you take that away, you have a homicide'.

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