Murderous

adjective

/ˈmɜːdəɹəs/

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.adjectiveOf, characterized by, or pertaining to murder or murderers.

2.adjectiveOf a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal.

"She gave me a murderous look."

3.adjectiveOf an object: used to commit murder; capable of causing death; deadly, fatal.

4.adjective(by extension) Very difficult.

"a murderous exam"

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