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1. murder
noun. ['ˈmɝːdɝ'] unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- murder (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Murder
- werder
- herder
- girder
- birder
How do you pronounce murder?
Pronounce murder as ˈmərdər.
US - How to pronounce murder in American English
UK - How to pronounce murder in British English
How do you spell murder? Is it muder ?
A common misspelling of murder is muder
Sentences with murder
1. Noun, singular or mass
Guns are a major cause of death through murder, suicide, and accident.
Quotes about murder
1. Welcome to the wonderful world of jealousy, he thought. For the price of admission, you get a splitting headache, a nearly irresistable urge to commit murder, and an inferiority complex. Yippee.
- J.R. Ward, Dark Lover
2. Ah, my daughter,ʺ he said. ʺEighteen, and already youʹve been accused of murder, aided felons, and acquired a death count higher than most guardians will ever see.ʺ He paused. ʺI couldnʹt be prouder.
- Richelle Mead, Last Sacrifice
3. Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor?
- Frank Moore Colby
2. murder
verb. ['ˈmɝːdɝ'] kill intentionally and with premeditation.
Etymology
- murder (Middle English (1100-1500))