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murder

/ˈmɜːdə/

/ˈmɜrdər/

murdernoun

murders

/ˈmɜːdə/

/ˈmɜrdər/

Translations

meurtre

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

murderverb

murdered

Past Simple

murdered

Past Participle

murdering

Gerund

/ˈmɜːdə/

/ˈmɝːdər/

Translations

assassiner

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.

Definitions

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.

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Antonyms

murderadjective

/ˈmɜːdə/

/ˈmɝːdər/

Used attributively, e.g., "murder weapon", "murder investigation".

Translations

meurtrier

Detectives recovered the suspected murder weapon.

Les détectives ont retrouvé l’arme meurtrière présumée.

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or involved in murder.

Detectives recovered the suspected murder weapon.

Synonyms

murderous

homicidal

bloodthirsty

murderinterjection

Used chiefly in Irish/UK English as an exclamation of alarm, surprise, or a cry for help.

Translations

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.

Definitions

An exclamation of alarm, surprise, or a call for help.

"Murder!" he shouted when he saw the shadowy figure at the window.

Synonyms

Oh my God!

For heaven's sake!