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
🌳Etymology
Origin
Murder derives from Old English 'morthor', which evolved through Germanic languages to reach its modern form. The word is etymologically connected to Latin 'mors' (death), reflecting its fundamental meaning of unlawful killing.
Breakdown
The word evolved through sound shifts in Middle English: Old English 'morthor' → Middle English 'murdre' → Modern English 'murder'. The root connects to Proto-Germanic *murthran- and Latin mors (death).
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Traffic during rush hour is absolute murder.”
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