noun A person who commits murder, the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
Found in novels, plays, and poems to create tension, explore morality, and develop characters.
Used to discuss the mental state and motivations of individuals who commit murder.
Used in legal contexts to refer to a person who has committed the crime of intentionally killing another person.
Commonly used to describe an individual who has unlawfully taken the life of another person.
Used in news reports, articles, and headlines to describe individuals involved in high-profile murder cases.
Relevant in analyzing evidence and crime scenes to identify the perpetrator of a murder.
Frequently used in discussions, documentaries, and media related to real-life cases of murder and serial killers.
In crime novels, the term 'murderer' is often used to describe the person who has committed a murder within the story.
Psychologists may use the term 'murderer' when discussing criminal behavior or working with individuals who have committed murder.
Lawyers may use the term 'murderer' when representing clients who have been accused of murder.
Police officers may use the term 'murderer' when referring to a suspect or individual who has been charged with murder.
Forensic scientists may use the term 'murderer' when analyzing evidence related to a murder case.
Criminal investigators may use the term 'murderer' when referring to the person responsible for a murder and working to gather evidence for a case.