murderous
5 antonyms for murderous — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.
“A murderous rage came over him when he saw the betrayal.”
2. adj
Extremely difficult or unpleasant (informal).
“That exam schedule is murderous — five tests in two days.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use murderous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
murderous intent
murderous rage
murderous heat
Etymology
From murder plus the adjective-forming suffix -ous.
Full origin of murderous →Frequently asked questions
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.
Related words
murder
murder weapon
murder will out
murderer
murderess
murdering
murderingly
nonmurder
nonmurderer
unmurder
unmurdered
