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murderous

UK
/ˈmɜː.dər.əs/
US
/ˈmɜr.dɚ.əs/

Translations

murderousadjective
more murderous
Comp.
most murderous
Super.
UK
/ˈmɜː.dər.əs/
US
/ˈmɜr.dɚ.əs/
The detective described the suspect as having a murderous look in his eyes.
Le détective a décrit le suspect comme ayant un regard meurtrier.
meurtrierAu sens figuré pour parler d’une intention de tuer ou d’une violence extrême.
The villain's murderous intentions were clear from the start of the movie.
Les intentions meurtrières du méchant étaient claires dès le début du film.
meurtrierAu sens figuré pour une situation ou une charge très pénible, intense ou écrasante.
The team faced a murderous schedule with back-to-back games every night.
L’équipe devait affronter un emploi du temps meurtrier avec des matchs à la suite tous les soirs.
Additional translations
assassinLittéraire ou soutenu, surtout dans certaines tournures comme « regard assassin ».
Synonyms
homicidal
bloodthirsty
violent
slaughterous
fatal
lethal
destructive
Antonyms
peaceful
nonviolent

Definitions

murderousadjective
Having the nature or quality of murder; extremely dangerous or violent.
The detective described the suspect as having a murderous look in his eyes.
Intending or likely to commit murder; having a desire to kill.
The villain's murderous intentions were clear from the start of the movie.
Extremely intense or severe, often used to describe something that causes great harm or difficulty.
The team faced a murderous schedule with back-to-back games every night.
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