Meaning · noun
murderer, killer
- a person who commits murder
In a sentence
L'omicida ha confessato il delitto durante l'interrogatorio.
The murderer confessed to the crime during the interrogation.
Gli investigatori cercano ancora l'omicida della giovane donna.
Investigators are still searching for the young woman's killer.
L'arma usata dall'omicida non è mai stata ritrovata.
The weapon used by the killer was never found.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| omicida | singular |
| omicidi | plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine or feminine articles in the singular (l'omicida); plural is omicidi (m) or omicide (f).
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'murderous' or 'homicidal'.
Meaning · adjective
murderous, homicidal
- capable of causing or intended to cause death; murderous
In a sentence
La polizia ha trovato l'arma omicida vicino al fiume.
The police found the murder weapon near the river.
L'uomo è stato preso da un improvviso impulso omicida.
The man was seized by a sudden murderous impulse.
Gli investigatori cercano di comprendere il movente omicida.
The investigators are trying to understand the homicidal motive.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| omicida | masculine · singular |
| omicida | feminine · singular |
| omicidi | masculine · plural |
| omicide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in -a for masculine and feminine singular; plural masculine is -i, feminine is -e.
- Frequently used as both an adjective ('follia omicida') and a noun ('l'omicida').
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