mankiller

1 9.9

A person who kills men, often many of them

: asesino de hombres

Despite the young boyar's sangfroid, D'Cey saw sure signs of a mankiller on the loose.

Examples

"This is an Oeorpata," the Hetman told her, laying emphasis on the last word, "mankiller," which had a double meaning.

Fiction book (1996)
In a shocking twist, the film's villain turned out to be a ruthless mankiller responsible for countless deaths.
The detectives were on high alert after a notorious mankiller was reported in the area.
The history book detailed the actions of a famous mankiller whose reign of terror left a lasting mark on the village.

protector

116 2.8

A person who defends and cares for another person or thing

mass murderer

34 7.7

mankiller

1 9.9

serial killer

250 4.1

murderer

711 3.4

killer

∞ 1.9

mankiller singular

mankillers plural

mankiller = man + killer (transparent) = man + killer

The compound 'man' + 'killer' directly yields the literal meaning 'one who kills men' and is straightforward for learners.

Mankiller is made of man and killer, so it literally means 'a person who kills men' and is used for someone who causes the deaths of men.