Meaning & Definition of word "Murderous"
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Murderous
/ˈmɜr.dɚ.əs/
adjective:
- 1. characterized by the intention to kill or cause death; deadly.
- Example: The movie depicted a murderous villain who stopped at nothing to achieve his goals.
- 2. extremely aggressive or violent; causing great harm.
- Example: The world has witnessed many murderous regimes throughout history.
- 3. having the effect of causing destruction or extreme suffering.
- Example: The storm unleashed a murderous force that devastated the coastal town.
Etymology
From the Middle English 'murderous', derived from 'murder' + '-ous'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
murderous intentions:
Plans or thoughts that involve killing or causing great harm.
murderous rage:
An intense and violent anger that may lead to extreme actions.
Related Words
murder:
the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
homicide:
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another.