Meaning & Definition of word "Murderous"

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.

Slang Meanings of murderous