homicidal

Etymology

homicide + -al

adj

  1. Of or pertaining to homicide.
    An apparent deterioration in productivity during the twentieth century [in the northern Horn] has undoubtedly been linked with the enormous increase in human population brought about by a combination of improved medical facilities and the discouragement of homicidal activities. 2012, David W. Phillipson, Foundations of an African Civilisation. Aksum & the northern Horn, 1000 BC–AD 1300, Woodbridge, Suffolk: James Currey, page 9

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