murder
word
/ˈmɝdɝ/
MUR-dur
/mˈɜːdɐ/
MUR-duh
Definition
The crime of intentionally killing another person. As a verb, it means to kill someone on purpose and illegally.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/legal term—most often used for serious crimes. As a noun, refers to the act; as a verb, to the action of killing. Collocates: 'commit murder', 'solve a murder', 'be accused of murder'. Cannot be used for animals or accidental deaths.
Spanish: asesinato - asesinarPortuguese (BR): assassinato - assassinarPortuguese (PT): assassinato - assassinarChinese (Simplified): 谋杀Chinese (Traditional): 謀殺Hindi: हत्याArabic: جريمة قتلBengali: হত্যাRussian: убийствоJapanese: 殺人Vietnamese: giết ngườiKorean: 살인Turkish: cinayetUrdu: قتلIndonesian: pembunuhan
Example Sentences
The police are investigating the murder.
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He was found guilty of murder.
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It is illegal to murder someone.
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The detective finally solved the old murder case.
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She wrote a book about a famous murder trial.
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The movie is about a man who tries to murder his business partner.
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