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adjective. 1 capable of or intending to murder; dangerously violent: a brutal and murderous despot Mark gave him a murderous look figurative. More example sentences Synonyms. 1.1 (of an action, event, or plan) involving murder or extreme violence: the most vicious and murderous acts of human aggression. More example sentences.
of the nature of or involving murder: a murderous deed. guilty of or capable of murder: a murderous dictator. (of expressions on the face) showing great anger: a murderous expression. [ Informal.]very difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant: murderous heat. mur•der•ous•ly, adv.: a murderously hot day.
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