murderous

[US]/ˈmɜːdərəs/
[UK]/ˈmɜːrdərəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. intending to kill; cruel
adv. in a cruel manner
n. the act of intending to kill; cruelty.

Phrases & Collocations

murderous intent

murderous rampage

murderous villain

Example Sentences

a murderous cutthroat

a brutal and murderous despot.

a group of murderous thugs.

murderous acts of terrorism.

Summers in Washington bring murderous heat and humidity.

a murderous heart under a smiling exterior

I have no idea who this murderous fiend may be.

his murderous hatred of his brother.

her estranged husband was seized with murderous jealousy.

the team had a murderous schedule of four games in ten days.

It had been murderous and tyrannous and remained grimly authoritarian.

The film follows the relationship between sexy femme fatale Suzy and young lawyer Jim, which eventually leads to a murderous crime of passion.

Fearless and unworried at all times, whether dealing with religious debate, a patricidal prince, or a murderous outlaw.

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