word
Murder
MUR-dur
/ˈmɜːrdɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
murder
Dictionary meaning
Unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being.
Examples
- The tourists murdered the French language.
- The mafia boss ordered any enemies to be murdered.
Synonyms: execution
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