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   murder

   /ˈməːdə/

   noun

   • 1. the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another: "the brutal murder of a German holidaymaker" Similar killinghomicideassassinationliquidationexterminationexecutionslaughterbutcherymassacremanslaughterpatricidematricideparricidefratricidesororicidefilicideinfanticideuxoricideregicideliterary:slaying
   • 2. a very difficult or unpleasant task or experience: informal "the 40-mile-per-hour winds at the summit were murder" Similar hellhell on eartha nightmarean ordeala triala frustrating/unpleasant/difficult experiencemiserytortureagony
   • 3. a group of crows: "a murder of crows flew past the window"

   verb

   • 1. kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation: "he was accused of murdering his wife's lover" Similar killput/do to deathassassinateexecuteliquidateeliminateneutralizedispatchbutchercut to piecesslaughtermassacrewipe outmow downinformal:bump offdo indo away withdo forknock offblow awayblow someone's brains outstifftake outtopcroakgive someone the worksdispose ofhitzapicerub outsmokewasteoffwhackscrageuphemistic:terminateterminate with extreme prejudiceliterary:slay
   • 2. punish severely or be very angry with: informal "my father will murder me if I'm home late"
   • ▪ conclusively defeat (an opponent) in a game or sport. Similar trouncedefeat utterlybeat hollowwin a resounding victory overannihilatedrubroutgive someone a drubbingcrushoverwhelmbring someone to their kneesinformal:hammerclobberthrashpastegive someone a pastingwhippoundpulverizecrucifydemolishdestroywipe the floor withtake to the cleanersmake mincemeat ofmurderflattenturn inside outrun rings aroundstuffmarmalizeshellacblow outcreamskunkown
   • ▪ spoil by lack of skill or knowledge: "the only thing he had murdered was the English language" Similar bunglemishandlemismanagemess upmake a mess ofbotchspoilmarruininformal:make a hash ofmuffflufffoul upscrew uplouse upbitch upblowfoozlemake a muck ofmake a pig's ear ofcock upmake a Horlicks offlubgoof upbobblevulgar slang:fuck upbollix upballs upbugger upOpposite succeed inmanage successfully
   • ▪ consume (food or drink) greedily or with relish: British "I could murder some chips"

   Word Origin Old Englishmorthor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch moord and German Mord, from an Indo-European root shared by Sanskrit mará ‘death’ and Latin mors; reinforced in Middle English by Old French murdre.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › murderMurder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of MURDER is the crime of unlawfully and unjustifiably killing a person; specifically, law : such a crime committed under circumstances defined by statute. How to use murder in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMURDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MURDER definition: 1. the crime of intentionally killing a person: 2. a group of crows (= large black birds): 3. to…. Learn more.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MurderMurder - Wikipedia

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   Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse committed with the necessary intention as defined by the law in a specific jurisdiction. This state of mind may, depending upon the jurisdiction, distinguish murder from other forms of unlawful homicide, such as manslaughter.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmurder noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [uncountable, countable] the crime of killing somebody deliberately synonym homicide. He was found guilty of murder. She has been charged with the attempted murder of her husband. Who is responsible for this brutal murder? to commit (a) murder. He was arrested on suspicion of murder. a murder case/investigation/charge/trial.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMURDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Murder is the deliberate and illegal killing of a person. The three accused, aged between 19 and 20, are charged with attempted murder. She refused to testify, unless the murder charge against her was dropped. ...brutal murders. kill. Synonyms: killing, homicide, massacre, assassination More Synonyms of murder. 2. verb.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMURDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   MURDER definition: 1. the crime of intentionally killing someone: 2. to be unpleasant or cause difficulty: 3. to…. Learn more.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › murderMURDER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Murder is the legal term for the intentional killing of someone or the killing of someone as the result of a complete disregard for their life. Manslaughter is the legal term for the act of killing someone without intending to, often in an accidental way.