go on a killing spree
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To commit a series of multiple murders consecutively or in a relatively short period of time. With the violent tendencies that this guy has already displayed, I am very worried he'll go on a killing spree if we let him go. Prior to his arrest, the man went on a killing spree and terrorized innocent people across the state.
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