Synonyms of homicidal

homicidal

adjective

ˌhä-mə-ˈsī-dᵊl 

as in murderous

eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing

court-appointed psychiatrists have described the accused as a sociopath with homicidal tendencies who is a danger to himself and others

Synonyms & Similar Words

• murderous
• murdering
• violent
• bloody
• savage
• bloodthirsty
• brutal
• ferocious
• vicious
• fierce
• sanguinary
• sanguine
• cruel
• ruthless
• contentious
• sanguineous
• aggressive
• sadistic
• bloody-minded
• hostile
• antagonistic
• merciless
• barbaric
• hateful
• heartless
• malicious
• inhumane
• belligerent
• barbarous
• bellicose
• pitiless
• malignant
• malevolent
• combative
• pugnacious
• truculent
• quarrelsome
• cold-blooded
• assertive
• gladiatorial
• spiteful
• discordant
• grim
• scrappy
• gory
• wanton
• bloodstained
• malign
• fell
• nasty
• mean
• despiteful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• peaceful
• peaceable
• conciliatory
• sympathetic
• benign
• disarming
• pacific
• humane
• compassionate
• kind
• propitiatory
• unaggressive
• unassertive
• dovish
• warm
• kindhearted
• placatory
• benignant
• appeasing
• merciful
• benevolent
• placative
• mollifying
• placating
• tenderhearted
• peacemaking
• pacifying
• lenient
• amiable
• warmhearted
• good-hearted
• gentle
• tender
• affable
• clement
• amicable
• kindly
• submissive
• yielding
• surrendering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of homicidal

Such treatment is typically considered when a person poses an imminent risk of serious physical harm to themselves or others – for example, expressing suicidal or homicidal intent with a plan and means to carry it out. —Susan E. Collins, The Conversation, 2 Mar. 2026

In 2000’s American Psycho, Bale starred as homicidal investment banker Patrick Bateman, the literary character that Ellis created as a satirical take on masculinity. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026

But at the slightest sign of rebellion, Buddy turns homicidal. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026

However, unexpected and decidedly unwelcome guests keep turning up, including Beau’s brother, and a man who might be a homicidal maniac. —Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026