murder
/ˈmɜːrdər/
unlawful killing
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
"The police are investigating a brutal murder."
- 1.
To kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation.
"He was arrested for attempting to murder his neighbor."
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The police are still searching for clues related to the murder.
The police are still searching for clues related to the murder.
He confessed to the murder after hours of interrogation.
He confessed to the murder after hours of interrogation.
The novel describes a complex plot to murder a wealthy businessman.
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How do you pronounce murder?
murder is pronounced [/ˈmɜːrdər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does murder mean?
murder means "unlawful killing". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is murder?
murder is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The police are still searching for clues related to the murder." — used to mean "unlawful killing".
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