murderous
0 antonyms and opposites of murderous, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.
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Etymology
From murder plus the adjective-forming suffix -ous.
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What does “murderous” mean?
The word “murderous” means intending or likely to kill; extremely violent. In plain terms, capable of murder, or (loosely) brutally harsh or intense.
How do you pronounce “murderous”?
“Murderous” is pronounced MUR-duh-ruhs (/ˈmɝdəɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “murderous” in a sentence?
Here is “murderous” used in a sentence: “A murderous rage came over him when he saw the betrayal.”
What part of speech is “murderous”?
“Murderous” is an adjective.
Is “murderous” a common word?
“Murderous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “murderous” have?
“Murderous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.