as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
a vow to bring down the murdering fiend who had destroyed his family
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as in assassinating
to put to death deliberately
those people made me so mad I felt like I wanted to murder them
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as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
we listened in horror as she murdered our favorite song on stage
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Recent Examples of murdering
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
In the worst killing spree in Germany’s post-war history, a former nurse was jailed in 2019 for life for murdering 85 of his patients.
—CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The Valhalla comment was in reference to Patel’s tribute to Kirk upon announcing the arrest of the man accused of murdering the Turning Point USA co-founder.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the course of eight episodes, the show traces how mounting pressures, deceit and betrayal led to patriarch Alex Murdaugh murdering his wife, Maggie, and their son, Paul, in 2021.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Rafael Andres, 61, was convicted in 2014 of murdering 31-year-old waitress Yvette Fariñas.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Several teenagers also were recently charged with shooting and murdering 16-year-old Tyshaun Stokes.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Wuornos, a serial killer who confessed to murdering seven men in Florida from 1989 to 1999 before being sentenced to death for her crimes, was dating a woman named Tyria Moore at the time of her murder spree.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
Aileen Wuornos was convicted of murdering six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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Johnson, Evans and Pascal – and while certainly thoughtful, the film's strengths are upended by a mood-murdering melancholy.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
In the worst killing spree in Germany’s post-war history, a former nurse was jailed in 2019 for life for murdering 85 of his patients.
—CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The Valhalla comment was in reference to Patel’s tribute to Kirk upon announcing the arrest of the man accused of murdering the Turning Point USA co-founder.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Over the course of eight episodes, the show traces how mounting pressures, deceit and betrayal led to patriarch Alex Murdaugh murdering his wife, Maggie, and their son, Paul, in 2021.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Rafael Andres, 61, was convicted in 2014 of murdering 31-year-old waitress Yvette Fariñas.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Several teenagers also were recently charged with shooting and murdering 16-year-old Tyshaun Stokes.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Wuornos, a serial killer who confessed to murdering seven men in Florida from 1989 to 1999 before being sentenced to death for her crimes, was dating a woman named Tyria Moore at the time of her murder spree.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 31 Oct. 2025
Aileen Wuornos was convicted of murdering six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murdering
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It’s plagued by murderous demons.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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In Vincent Must Die, random strangers have suddenly started attacking Vincent with murderous intent.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Another 33 hours passed before law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, the defendant now facing a possible death sentence if found guilty by a jury in Utah for allegedly assassinating Kirk.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Dec. 2025
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The remainder of my life will be dedicated to assassinating judges, attorneys, and a police station's entire shift staff.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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The image of Gobert fumbling with the ball and having his shot attempt rim out has been a lasting one.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Georgia Tech also went 3 of 6, fumbling at the BYU 11-yard line in the third quarter and having a 35-yard field goal by Aidan Birr blocked late in the quarter.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Reeves is currently on Broadway with his Bill & Ted co-star Alex Winter, slaying in Waiting for Godot at the Hudson Theatre.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, the serial killer known as John Doe is ritualistically slaying victims by turning the seven deadly sins into symbolic, atrocious murders.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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What To Know In , the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island are expected to see blowing snow and strong southeasterly winds from early Sunday morning through the afternoon.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gerard Damiano was a smart guy, a hairdresser from the Bronx who directed Deep Throat and the follow-up, Devil in Miss Jones, which were killing it at the box office, high up on Variety’s Top 50 list of the highestgrossing films.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The storm was the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, killing at least 114 people, with many more reported missing — most in Cebu province, a tourist hotspot.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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The video then shows the man asking if the situation was ruining Kaleel's Christmas.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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Currently, there is no information available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The brokers who win are the ones who keep believing, keep executing, and never let the pressure change their approach.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Murdering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murdering. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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