murderer

Definitions

A person who commits the crime of murder.

Someone who kills another human being unlawfully and with malice aforethought.

Examples

The detective spent years tracking down the notorious murderer.

The jury found the defendant guilty of being a cold-blooded murderer.

Synonyms

assassin killer slayer homicide executioner butcher hitman

Antonyms

savior protector guardian preserver defender benefactor lifesaver