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murder

UK
/ˈmɜːdə/
US
/ˈmɜrdər/

Translations

murdernoun
murders
pl
UK
/ˈmɜːdə/
US
/ˈmɜrdər/
The detective was called to investigate the murder that occurred downtown last night.
Le détective a été appelé pour enquêter sur le meurtre qui s’est produit au centre-ville la nuit dernière.
Additional translations
nuéeDans le sens collectif, surtout à propos des corbeaux.
calvaireFamilier: quelque chose de très pénible ou de très difficile.
Synonyms
execution
killing
assassination
slaying
manslaughter
bloodshed
homicide
murderverb
murdered
Past Simple
murdered
Past Participle
murdering
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɜːdə/
US
/ˈmɝːdər/
The detective was determined to find out who had murdered the victim.
Le détective était déterminé à découvrir qui avait assassiné la victime.
Additional translations
désirerFamilier: exprime un vif désir, surtout pour boire ou manger.
écraserPar extension: battre très largement, dominer complètement.
massacrerFamilier: gâcher ou ruiner une chanson, une performance ou un travail par maladresse.
Synonyms
kill
liquidate
terminate
dispatch
eliminate
execute
slay
assassinate
Antonyms
rescue
protect
save
murderadjective
UK
/ˈmɜːdə/
US
/ˈmɝːdər/
Used attributively, e.g., "murder weapon", "murder investigation".
Detectives recovered the suspected murder weapon.
Les détectives ont retrouvé l’arme meurtrière présumée.
Synonyms
murderous
homicidal
bloodthirsty
murderinterjection
Used chiefly in Irish/UK English as an exclamation of alarm, surprise, or a cry for help.
Au meurtre !Exclamation d’alarme ou appel à l’aide, souvent littéraire ou vieilli.
"Murder!" he shouted when he saw the shadowy figure at the window.
« Au meurtre ! » cria-t-il en voyant la silhouette sombre à la fenêtre.
Synonyms
Help!
Stop!
Thief!
Mayday!
Oh my God!
For heaven's sake!

Definitions

murdernoun
The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
The detective was called to investigate the murder that occurred downtown last night.
A group of crows.
A murder of crows gathered in the field, creating an eerie scene.
Informal: Something that causes intense difficulty, pain, or discomfort.
Running a marathon in this heat is absolute murder.
murderverb
To kill someone unlawfully and with premeditation.
The detective was determined to find out who had murdered the victim.
To spoil or ruin something, especially a performance or piece of work, through incompetence or carelessness.
He completely murdered the song with his off-key singing.
To defeat decisively or overwhelm completely.
Our team was murdered 6–0 in the final.
Informal: To feel a strong desire for (something, especially food or drink) and to be able to consume it eagerly.
After the hike, I could murder a cold glass of water.
murderadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or involved in murder.
Detectives recovered the suspected murder weapon.
murderinterjection
An exclamation of alarm, surprise, or a call for help.
"Murder!" he shouted when he saw the shadowy figure at the window.
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