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Homicide

noun

/ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Meaning

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder

the killing of one human being by another

The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.

The police are investigating a case of homicide.

murder, killing, manslaughter, assassination

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murder, killing, manslaughter, assassination

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murder, killing, assassination, manslaughter

protection, preservation, life-saving, rescue, birth

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protection, preservation, life-saving, rescue

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birth, rescue

homicide investigation, homicide detective, commit homicide, homicide case, investigate homicide, homicide victim

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homicide investigation, homicide detective, commit homicide

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commit homicide, homicide case, investigate homicide, homicide victim

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

a small round tropical fruit with sweet and sour taste, scientifically known as Baccaurea ramiflora

The process, state, or period of flowering.