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morbid

/mɔːrbɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does morbid mean?

adjective

Having or showing a fascination with death or the suffering of others; unpleasantly interested in or shocked by things that are gruesome or violent.

Example

"The morbid curiosity of the crowd drew them to the crime scene."

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