Collocations for killer - noun
ADJ.
big, major
Overdoses were the single biggest killer among the city''s young.
Overdoses were the single biggest killer among the city''s young.
real
I don''t care what they ask me if it helps them find the real killer.
I don''t care what they ask me if it helps them find the real killer.
alleged | convicted | notorious | brutal, vicious | crazed, psychopathic | mass, serial | contract, hired | child, wife, etc.
a convicted child killer
a convicted child killer
giant
(figurative) Salford Juniors proved to be the giant killers in last week''s semi-finals (= by beating a much better team).
(figurative) Salford Juniors proved to be the giant killers in last week''s semi-finals (= by beating a much better team).
VERB + KILLER
hunt, track down | catch, find
KILLER + VERB
strike
The killer has struck again.
The killer has struck again.
KILLER + NOUN
bug, disease, virus
Heart attacks have become Britain''s No. 1 killer disease.
Heart attacks have become Britain''s No. 1 killer disease.
instinct
(figurative) He plays well but still lacks the killer instinct.
(figurative) He plays well but still lacks the killer instinct.
blow
(figurative) Owen delivered the killer blow soon after half-time.
(figurative) Owen delivered the killer blow soon after half-time.