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murderous
adjective mur·der·ous \ˈmər-d(ə-)rəs\
: very violent or deadly
: very angry
: very harsh or severe
Full Definition of MURDEROUS
1
a : having the purpose or capability of murder b : characterized by or causing murder or bloodshed
2
: having the ability or power to overwhelm : devastating <murderous heat>
— mur·der·ous·ly adverb
— mur·der·ous·ness noun
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First Known Use of MURDEROUS
1535
MURDEROUS Defined for Kids
murderous
adjective mur·der·ous \ˈmər-də-rəs\
Definition of MURDEROUS for Kids
1
: intending or capable of causing murder : deadly <a murderous attack>
2
: very hard to bear or withstand <murderous heat>
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