Murderess
noun
A woman who unlawfully kills another person.
She was accused of being a murderess after her husband's sudden death.
Often appears as...
- accused murderess
- infamous murderess
noun
A woman who unlawfully kills another person.
She was accused of being a murderess after her husband's sudden death.
Often appears as...
- accused murderess
- infamous murderess
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Gender-Specific
Used only for female killers; 'murderer' is gender-neutral or used for males.
The novel featured a cunning murderess.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Common in legal situations describing a woman who has unlawfully taken a life.
The murderess was sentenced to life in prison.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
It's an old-fashioned term, less common in modern language, and may carry historical tones.
In the 19th century, she would have been called a murderess.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender-Specific
Used only for female killers; 'murderer' is gender-neutral or used for males.
The novel featured a cunning murderess.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Common in legal situations describing a woman who has unlawfully taken a life.
The murderess was sentenced to life in prison.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
It's an old-fashioned term, less common in modern language, and may carry historical tones.
In the 19th century, she would have been called a murderess.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender-Specific
Used only for female killers; 'murderer' is gender-neutral or used for males.
The novel featured a cunning murderess.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Common in legal situations describing a woman who has unlawfully taken a life.
The murderess was sentenced to life in prison.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Usage
It's an old-fashioned term, less common in modern language, and may carry historical tones.
In the 19th century, she would have been called a murderess.
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Quote examples
Elaine Stritch
American Actress
The closer a part is to you, the harder it is to play. Anything else is just imitation. If I'm playing a Russian countess, I get the hat, the accent, the outrageousness. Easy. Playing a murderess? Perfect.
Quote examples
Katherine Helmond
American Actress
A director recommended me for the role on 'Soap.' They said, 'She plays heavy roles, murderesses and the like.' He said, 'On stage, she could be very very funny.
Quote examples
Elaine Stritch
American Actress
The closer a part is to you, the harder it is to play. Anything else is just imitation. If I'm playing a Russian countess, I get the hat, the accent, the outrageousness. Easy. Playing a murderess? Perfect.
Quote examples
Katherine Helmond
American Actress
A director recommended me for the role on 'Soap.' They said, 'She plays heavy roles, murderesses and the like.' He said, 'On stage, she could be very very funny.
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