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homicide vs killing vs murder
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| homicidenoun/ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/ | Meaning the act of killing another person, which may or may not be illegal | Goes with homicide rate | Example He was charged with homicide after the fight outside the bar. |
| killingnoun/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ | Meaning an act of taking the life of a person or animal on purpose | Goes with killing of | Example The killing of the young journalist shocked the whole country. |
| murdernoun/ˈmɜːr.dər/ | Meaning the crime of killing a person on purpose | Goes with — | Example The police are still looking for the man who committed the murder. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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