adj
murderous
MUR-duh-ruhs
adj
1
Intending or likely to kill; extremely violent.
"A murderous rage came over him when he saw the betrayal."
"The gang was known for its murderous reputation."
2
Extremely difficult or unpleasant (informal).
"That exam schedule is murderous — five tests in two days."
How to Use Murderous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCapable of murder, or (loosely) brutally harsh or intense.
Common pairings
murderous intent
murderous rage
murderous heat
Word Forms
more murderous comparative, most murderous superlative
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Etymology
From murder plus the adjective-forming suffix -ous.