/hɒmɪsɪd/ ˈhɒmɪsɪd

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing another human being, especially with intent or premeditation.

“The police investigated the homicide and arrested the suspect.”

2. noun

A crime in which a person is killed by another human being.

“The court tried the defendant for the homicide of his neighbor.”

3. noun

The killing of a human being, especially when it is unlawful.

“The forensic team analyzed the evidence to determine the cause of the homicide.”

4. verb

To kill a human being, especially with intent or premeditation.

“The assassin was accused of homicide for the murder of the politician.”