Used in a Sentence

homicidal

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for homicidal.

Editorial note

In my case, delusions, paranoia, and the occasional inappropriate remark that could be construed as homicidal or suicidal ideation.

Examples14
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Having an inclination to commit homicide.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of homicidal gathered in one view.

adjective

Having an inclination to commit homicide.

adjective

Of or pertaining to homicide.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for homicidal.

Example sentences

1

In my case, delusions, paranoia, and the occasional inappropriate remark that could be construed as homicidal or suicidal ideation.

2

I.e., the existence of someone with a platinum toilet drives people with gold toilets into a homicidal rage.

3

Gazans are definitely very badly served by the homicidal lunatics they've voted into office.

4

Fortunately, in the UK, the vast majority of people with knives aren't actively homicidal at the point at which the police turn up.

5

Right now everybody is riled up about some homicidal idiots in Iraq.

6

At a less extreme case than confining someone, should we allow someone with a measurable homicidal tendency to purchase guns?

7

After 7 years of setting up ruby servers, I can't say it's ever made me homicidal.

8

They were property of a small class of landed gentry who ruled over them with, at best, patriarchal indifference and at worst homicidal, spiteful authoritarianism.

9

Some black people's experience is that police are homicidal maniacs.

10

It's the first accounting app which doesn't trigger homicidal tendencies when I use it.

11

I have a single handgun, so I must be a homicidal maniac, right?

12

It's not very fun watching someone play Fallout, but it's entertaining watching someone play Fallout role-playing as a homicidal maniac that uses nothing but his bare fists.

Quote examples

1

Generally, when this topic is being discussed, "gas chambers" is a shorthand for homicidal gas chambers.

2

I've noticed that when actual researchers say, "We hope this will provide a treatment for reticularly homicidal brain-worms within 5 years", they mean they have no idea if or when any such practical material benefits will appear.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use homicidal in a sentence?

In my case, delusions, paranoia, and the occasional inappropriate remark that could be construed as homicidal or suicidal ideation.

What does homicidal mean?

Having an inclination to commit homicide.

What part of speech is homicidal?

homicidal is commonly used as adjective.