hom·i·cid·al

[hom-uh-sahyd-l, hoh-muh-]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to homicide.
2.
having a tendency to commit homicide.

Origin:
1715–25; homicide + -al1

hom·i·cid·al·ly, adverb
un·hom·i·cid·al, adjective
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homicidal (ˌhɒmɪˈsaɪdəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, involving, or characterized by homicide
2.  likely to commit homicide: a homicidal maniac
 
homicidally
 
adv

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Homicidal is always a great word to know.
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an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
The patient had a complete psychiatric examination and was determined to be stable, with no suicidal or homicidal ideation.
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