Definition

A person who kills someone unlawfully and intentionally.

Example

The police arrested the murderer after a long investigation.

Conversation

Did you hear about that crime documentary we were talking about?

Yeah, I watched it last night; it was really intense!

I can't believe they actually caught the murderer in the end.

I know, right? It was such a twist!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Murderer → It is formed from "murder" (from Old English "morthor", meaning unlawful killing) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A murderer is a person who commits unlawful killing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who commits an unlawful killing ('murder') — the '-er' just means a person. This helps you remember that a murderer is someone who kills unlawfully.

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