murderous
word
/ˈmɝdɝəs/
/mˈɜːdəɹəs/
Definition
Describes someone or something that wants to kill or is extremely violent and dangerous. It can also refer to something causing or likely to cause death.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in strong contexts (crime, extreme anger, dangerous situations). Common in phrases like 'murderous look' or 'murderous rage.' Much stronger than 'angry'—suggests real harm or violent intent. Not for casual use.
Spanish: asesino - mortalPortuguese (BR): assassino - mortalPortuguese (PT): assassino - mortalChinese (Simplified): 杀人的 - 致命的Chinese (Traditional): 殺人的 - 致命的Hindi: हत्यारा - घातकArabic: قاتل - دمويBengali: ঘাতক - হত্যাকারী - মারণRussian: убийственный - смертоносный - убийственный (преступник)Japanese: 殺意のある - 殺人的なVietnamese: giết người - sát nhân - hiểm ácKorean: 살인의 - 살인적인Turkish: öldürücü - cinai - ölümcülUrdu: قاتلانہ - جان لیواIndonesian: membunuh - mematikan - sangat berbahaya
Example Sentences
A murderous storm destroyed the village.
basic
The criminal had a murderous plan.
basic
She gave him a murderous look.
basic
After hours of fighting, the team looked absolutely murderous.
natural
He was filled with murderous rage after hearing the news.
natural
She glared at him with a murderous expression.
natural