homicide meaning

UK /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ US /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ 3 syllables

homicide (noun): the killing of a human being by another human being.

Definition of homicide

  1. the killing of a human being by another human being

    Type of: killing

    Kinds: honor killing, manslaughter, murder, shooting

    Related forms: homicidal

How to pronounce homicide

homicide is pronounced /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ in British English and /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in DE · 8-letter words

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