# homicidal

/ˌhɑməˈsaɪdəɫ/ (US) · /hˌɒmɪsˈaɪdəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/homicidal
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

describing someone who wants to kill another person. It is often used to talk about a person's mental state or a very dangerous situation.

For teachers: relating to or involving the killing of another person. Often used in a psychological or forensic context to describe a person's intent or a specific mental state.

## Examples

- The police are looking for a homicidal man who fled the scene.
- The psychiatrist evaluated the suspect to determine if he was homicidal or acting in a moment of panic.
- The novel explores the thin line between homicidal intent and a temporary loss of self-control during a period of extreme emotional distress.

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