as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
court-appointed psychiatrists have described the accused as a sociopath with homicidal tendencies who is a danger to himself and others
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Recent Examples of homicidal
In 2000’s American Psycho, Bale starred as homicidal investment banker Patrick Bateman, the literary character that Ellis created as a satirical take on masculinity.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
But at the slightest sign of rebellion, Buddy turns homicidal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
However, unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guests keep turning up, including Beau’s brother, and a man who might be a homicidal maniac.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Lee was initially listed as a person of interest before being charged in March with murder after the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office concluded that homicidal violence could not be ruled out as a cause of Bravo’s death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
But at the slightest sign of rebellion, Buddy turns homicidal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
However, unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guests keep turning up, including Beau’s brother, and a man who might be a homicidal maniac.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Lee was initially listed as a person of interest before being charged in March with murder after the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office concluded that homicidal violence could not be ruled out as a cause of Bravo’s death.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for homicidal
murderous
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This murderous regime also recently killed 45,000 of their own people who were protesting in Iran, 45,000 dead.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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An account of life in Berlin from 1939 to 1945 under a murderous regime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Homicidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homicidal. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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