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spree killer

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A murderer who kills two or more victims in a short time in multiple locations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a serial killer whose murders occur within a brief period of time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: serial killer, serial murderer

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