murderous

mur-der-ous · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Capable of, intending, or involving murder or extreme violence.

  2. 2.

    (informal) Extremely difficult, arduous, or unpleasant.

  3. 3.

    Filled with rage or hostility.

Related words

Antonyms: benevolent, harmless, peaceful
See also: deadly, murder, violent
Synonyms: deadly, homicidal, lethal

Etymology

From Old English morthor (murder) + suffix -ous.