killer

[kil-er] / ˈkɪl ər /

NOUN

murderer

Synonyms

STRONG

assassin butcher executioner exterminator hunter slayer

WEAK

cut-throat gunman/woman gunperson hit man hit person hit woman

Example Sentences

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"They call it the invisible killer," says Simon.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Maybe Lauer turns from a Dodger killer into a Dodger asset.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

What could be cozier than a flock of charismatic sheep hunting their shepherd’s killer?

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The problem with high blood pressure is it's known as "the silent killer".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I floundered for a killer put-down line without any stammer words in it.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell