murder

US /ˈmɝː.dɚ/
UK /ˈmɝː.dɚ/
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1.

the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another

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He was charged with murder.
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The police are investigating a brutal murder.
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homicidekillingslayingassassinationmanslaughter
2.

a very difficult or unpleasant experience or task

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That exam was an absolute murder!
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Getting this report done by tomorrow is going to be murder.
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nightmareordealtorturehell
1.

kill (a human being) unlawfully and with premeditation

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He threatened to murder anyone who betrayed him.
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The villain planned to murder the hero in his sleep.
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killslayassassinateexecute
2.

spoil by performing or rendering badly

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He completely murdered that song at the karaoke bar.
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The chef murdered the delicate flavors of the dish by overcooking it.
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spoilruinmess upbotchmangle
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murdererbe murderscream blue murderget away with murder