Murder and Manslaughter

Murder

Murder noun - The intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life.
Usage example: arrested for attempting to commit murder

Manslaughter is a synonym for murder in killing topic. In some cases you can use "Manslaughter" instead a noun "Murder", when it comes to topics like criminality. popular alternative

Manslaughter

Manslaughter noun - Homicide without malice aforethought.
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Synonyms for Manslaughter

Murder is a synonym for manslaughter in killing topic. You can use "Murder" instead a noun "Manslaughter", if it concerns topics such as criminality, killing without malicious forethought. popular alternative

How words are described

mass mass murder mass manslaughter
possible possible murder possible manslaughter
accidental accidental murder accidental manslaughter
multiple multiple murder multiple manslaughter
Other adjectives: serial, attempted, first-degree.
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