murderous

1 synonym and 5 antonyms for murderous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.

Synonyms

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homicidal

Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.

“A murderous rage came over him when he saw the betrayal.”

homicidal

Extremely difficult or unpleasant (informal).

“That exam schedule is murderous — five tests in two days.”

Opposites

painless easy straightforward simple effortless

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

murderous intent murderous rage murderous heat

From murder plus the adjective-forming suffix -ous.

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.

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easy simple straightforward painless effortless homicidal