murderer
noun
mur·der·er
ˈmər-dər-ər 
Examples of murderer in a Sentence
the murderer was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole
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There will also not be a murderer found until the show’s conclusion, but don’t ask anyone who’s seen the beloved whodunit.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
More often, alleged female murderers are reviled or belittled.
—Jean Casarez, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
In Bangkok, Rick and Frank have just infiltrated the home of Rick’s dad’s supposed murderer, which could easily end in homicide.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Then, the lights are turned off and the blackmailer is killed, leaving the challenge of uncovering the murderer while trying to stay alive.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
More often, alleged female murderers are reviled or belittled.
—Jean Casarez, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
In Bangkok, Rick and Frank have just infiltrated the home of Rick’s dad’s supposed murderer, which could easily end in homicide.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2025
Then, the lights are turned off and the blackmailer is killed, leaving the challenge of uncovering the murderer while trying to stay alive.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for murderer
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“Murderer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murderer. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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murderer
noun
mur·der·er
ˈmər-dər-ər
: a person who commits murder
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