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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

Entry 1

protection, preservation, life-saving, rescue

Entry 2

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

Positive statement, confirmation, or encouragement that builds confidence.

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; adroitness.

The distance from the top to the bottom of something; the intensity or complexity of a subject.

The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.

a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine