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murderous

/ˈmɜːrdərəs/ adjective · British & US

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What does murderous mean?

adjective

Having a strong desire to kill; cruel and violent.

Example

"The murderous intent in his eyes sent shivers down her spine."

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Words that share this root

murder murderer murderousness murdering

What's another word for murderous?

cruel violent bloodthirsty deadly lethal killing

What's the opposite of murderous?

merciful lenient compassionate

Rhymes with murderous

curdurous furderous herdurous surdurous