manslayer

/ˈmænzleɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who kills a man

“The court found the young man to be a manslayer, and he was given a harsh sentence.”

2. noun

a person who kills a human being as an act of murder

“The detective was tasked with solving the case of the manslayer, who had left no evidence behind.”

Synonyms

  • killer
  • murderer

Antonyms

  • murder victim
  • survivor