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thrill killer

idiom
Meaning

A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.


Examples
SIMPLE

The detective hunted the thrill killer through the city.

CONTEXTUAL

The police warned the public that a dangerous thrill killer was targeting random people in the park.

COMPLEX

The seasoned investigator realized that the lack of a clear motive suggested they were dealing with a calculated thrill killer rather than a common criminal.

Anchors to
Related idioms6entries
  1. 01

    cheap thrill

    Something simple and inexpensive done for pleasure.

  2. 02

    cowboy killer

    A cigarette.

  3. 03

    killer instinct

    The natural inclination to aggressively achieve dominance or success in a particular endeavor.

  4. 04

    silent killer

    A disease experienced by someone who is not symptomatic.

  5. 05

    thrill kill

    An act of murder motivated solely by the murderer's desire to have a very exciting experience.

  6. 06

    thrill of the hunt

    The anticipation and excitement experienced while searching for something that is difficult to obtain.

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