murder — the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɜːrdər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery was so late, my roommate joked it was murder on his hunger.
- She could murder a chocolate cake right now.
- The murder mystery novel kept me awake all night.
murder
NOUN[/ˈmɜːrdər/]
the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmɜːrdər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɜːdə(r)/
🌳Etymology
Rootmurder
🎵Rhyme
furtherburgermerger
further
burger
merger
🔗Collocations
commit murder
murder case
murder weapon
first-degree murder
murder trial
solve a murder
murder mystery
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The pizza delivery was so late, my roommate joked it was murder on his hunger.”
😄 Fun example
“She could murder a chocolate cake right now.”
“The murder mystery novel kept me awake all night.”
“Traffic during rush hour is absolute murder.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
killinghomicideslayingassassinationmanslaughter
Antonyms
rescuesaveprotect
Related
crimedetectivecriminalvictimevidencetrial
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