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murderer

/ˈmɜːdəɹə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who commits murder.

    - "The murderer was caught by the police."
    - "The detective was able to identify the murderer from the crime scene."
    - "The murderer was sentenced to life in prison."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with murderer
ordre , mordant , cordite , gordian , bordeaux , cordeau
Homonyms
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  1. murderer (English) : A person who commits murder.

  2. murderer (English) : A row of buildings or structures.

Homophones
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  1. murderer's row (English) : A section of a cemetery where many criminals are buried.

  2. murderer's row (English) : A street or area known for its violent crime.

Variants
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murderer , murderers , mass murderer
Forms
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murderers, murdered, murdering, murderable

Etymology
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From Old French 'mordre' meaning 'to kill'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'murderer' is often used interchangeably with the term 'homicide'.

  2. The word 'murderer' comes from the Old French word 'mordre', meaning 'to kill'.

  3. In some cultures, it is believed that a person who has taken another person's life will be haunted by the victim's ghost.

Related Concepts
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  1. homicide: The act of causing the death of another human being.

  2. murder weapon: An instrument or weapon used to commit murder.

Culture
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In literature and popular culture, the term 'murderer' is often used to describe a person who has taken another person's life intentionally. This term is frequently used in detective novels, crime dramas, and thriller movies.

How to Memorize "murderer"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a mask and holding a knife.
    - Visualize a person hiding in the shadows, waiting to strike.
    - Visualize a person being arrested for a murder.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'murderer' with the image of a knife.
    - Associate the word 'murderer' with the sound of a gunshot.
    - Associate the word 'murderer' with the image of a person wearing a mask.

  3. mnemonics

    - M - Masked
    - U - Undercover
    - r-r-r - Runs and hides
    - d-e-r-e-r-r - Deliberately eliminates a rival
    - e-r-r-r - Erases evidence
    - r-r-r - Repeats the crime

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