murdered

Meanings

• verb

  The act of causing someone's or something's death.

  - "John murdered his enemy in cold blood."
  - "The serial killer was sentenced to life in prison for murdering several victims."

• adjective

  The state or fact of having been deprived of life.

  - "The murdered body was found in the alley."
  - "The detective investigated the murdered case."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɝ.dɚd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

thrash , trounce , wipe the floor with , assassinate , kill , massacre , slaughter , kill

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with murdered
mordred , borrowed , stored , corded , ordered

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Variants

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murder , murdered , murdering , murders

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Forms

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murders, murdered, murdering, murdered (past participle)

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Etymology

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From Old English 'murdran', 'mord', meaning 'murder, death'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'murder' first appeared in English around the 13th century.

2. In some countries, the term 'murder' is only used to describe premeditated killings, while in others it is used to describe any unlawful killing.

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Related Concepts

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1. homicide: The act of causing the death of another human being. Homicide can be further classified as murder or manslaughter.

2. murder weapon: An instrument or weapon used to commit murder. Examples include guns, knives, and poison.

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Culture

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Murder is a serious criminal offense that is often associated with violence and crime. It has been a common theme in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, often used to explore themes of justice, revenge, and morality.

How to Memorize "murdered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the act of taking someone's life, the violence and the consequences.
   - Visualize the word 'murdered' written out in bold letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'murdered' with violence and death.
   - Think of the word 'homicide' and remember that it is a synonym for 'murder'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'murdered' with the phrase 'Murder is a serious crime, it's not a game.'

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