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murderous

/ˈmɜːr.dər.əs/
mur · der · ous
Adverb:murderously
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• adjective

1

Capable of, intending, or involving murder or extreme violence.

Example

"The historical drama depicted the murderous plots that surrounded the royal succession."

2

Extremely arduous, severe, or exhausting to endure (used informally).

Example

"The runners faced a murderous climb up the steep mountain pass during the final stage of the race."

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• Rhymes for murderous

• Nearby Words

murder
murderer
murderess
murderous
murderously
mures river
murghab

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed from the noun 'murder' (from Old English 'morthor', meaning secret killing or mortal sin) combined with the suffix '-ous'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Murderous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/murderous
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