B1noun formal 3K

Homicide

🇬🇧 UK //ˈhɒməsaɪd// 🇺🇸 US //ˈhɑːməsaɪd//

Meaning of Homicide

The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another.

In simple words: The act of killing someone.

Homicide in a sentence

• The police are investigating the recent homicide in the area.
• Homicide rates have increased in the city over the past year.
• The suspect was charged with homicide after the fatal incident.
• The legal definition of homicide varies by jurisdiction.
• In some cases, homicide can be classified as justifiable.

How to use Homicide

Used in legal contexts to refer to the killing of one person by another. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

homicide + (of a person)

Memory hint

Think 'homo' (human) + 'cide' (to kill), so it's about killing a person.

Related words

Collocations with Homicide

• first-degree homicide
• homicide investigation
• attempted homicide
• homicide rate

Synonyms for Homicide

• murder
• manslaughter
• killing
• slaying
• assassination

Opposites of Homicide

• life
• birth

Common mistakes with Homicide

• Confusing 'homicide' with 'murder'; homicide is a broader term.
• Using 'homicide' in casual conversations; it's more formal.
• Incorrectly using 'homicide' as a verb; it's a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Homicide

What does Homicide mean?

The act of killing someone.

What is the definition of Homicide?

The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another.

How do you use Homicide in a sentence?

The police are investigating the recent homicide in the area.

Can you give another example of Homicide?

Homicide rates have increased in the city over the past year.

What are synonyms for Homicide?

Common alternatives include murder, manslaughter, killing, slaying, assassination.

What is the opposite of Homicide?

Opposite meanings include life, birth.

What words go with Homicide?

It commonly pairs with first-degree homicide, homicide investigation, attempted homicide, homicide rate.

What are common mistakes when using Homicide?

Confusing 'homicide' with 'murder'; homicide is a broader term. Using 'homicide' in casual conversations; it's more formal. Incorrectly using 'homicide' as a verb; it's a noun.

How do you pronounce Homicide?

US: //ˈhɑːməsaɪd//, UK: //ˈhɒməsaɪd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Homicide formal or informal?

"Homicide" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Homicide?

Used in legal contexts to refer to the killing of one person by another. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.

What CEFR level is Homicide?

"Homicide" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.