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Definition murderous in American English

murderous adjective

adjective
/ˈmɜrdərəs/
1

likely to kill someone, or intending to kill someone

Example

a murderous act/attack

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1.1

very violent and causing deaths

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2

very angry

Example

a murderous look

Example

She flew into a murderous rage.

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3

very unpleasant or difficult

Example

Work has been murderous lately.

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Definition murderous in American English