Meaning of the word murdered in English

What does murdered mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

murdered

US /ˈmɜːrdərd/
UK /ˈmɜːdəd/

Verb

past tense and past participle of murder: to kill (a human being) unlawfully and with premeditation

Example:
The police arrested him for the crime, claiming he had murdered his business partner.
The victim was murdered in cold blood.

Adjective

having been killed unlawfully and with premeditation

Example:
The detective investigated the murdered victim's past.
The discovery of the murdered body shocked the small town.