murderer (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɜː.dər.ər/
Definition
A person who unlawfully kills another human being with malice aforethought.
Examples
The detective pieced together the evidence to identify the murderer.
He was convicted of being a serial murderer and sentenced to life in prison.
The novel's plot revolved around a mysterious murderer who left no clues.
How to Use murderer
- murder of (prepositional phrase)
- The act of unlawfully killing someone. — "The investigation focused on the murder of the wealthy businessman."
- accused of murder (collocation)
- To be formally charged with the crime of murder. — "He was accused of murder but later acquitted due to lack of evidence."
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