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murder

noun verb

unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
M
Ends with
R
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

verb

  1. alter so as to make unrecognizable

    “The tourists murdered the French language”

verb

  1. kill intentionally and with premeditation

    “The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”

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Example Sentences

The tourists murdered the French language
The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered

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