Meaning of the word murder in English

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murder

US /ˈmɝː.dɚ/

UK /ˈmɝː.dɚ/

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.

Synonym:

homicide killing slaying assassination manslaughter

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.

Synonym:

nightmare ordeal torture hell

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.

Synonym:

kill slay assassinate execute

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.

Synonym:

spoil ruin mess up botch mangle

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