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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for murdering her sons.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The bill is separate from a law passed in March that approved the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Betty Broderick, a onetime socialite convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife back in 1989, has died.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Betty Broderick, who was convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife in bed, died at 78.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Kelly Richardson, 29, and Derek Rayo, 31, were the first parents in Santa Clara County history to be charged with murdering their child by exposure to fentanyl.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Tony Moreno, convicted in 2017 of murdering his son, Aaden Moreno, testified in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, according to NBC Connecticut, WTNH, WFSB and CT Insider.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The unsealed indictment formally charges Bowen with murdering Metayer Bowen with a firearm and tampering with evidence.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The story follows a respected college basketball coach who is accused of murdering his mistress.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for murdering her sons.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The bill is separate from a law passed in March that approved the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Betty Broderick, a onetime socialite convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife back in 1989, has died.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Betty Broderick, who was convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife in bed, died at 78.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Kelly Richardson, 29, and Derek Rayo, 31, were the first parents in Santa Clara County history to be charged with murdering their child by exposure to fentanyl.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Tony Moreno, convicted in 2017 of murdering his son, Aaden Moreno, testified in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, according to NBC Connecticut, WTNH, WFSB and CT Insider.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
The unsealed indictment formally charges Bowen with murdering Metayer Bowen with a firearm and tampering with evidence.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murdering
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The franchise originally began with the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel and starring Gunnar Hansen as the murderous Leatherface.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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His main antagonist is Jimmy (Harry Goodwins), a white supremacist who is the sheriff’s son and the leader of the murderous gang.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Making a disgusting joke about assassinating the President #2.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace hit three-pointers while Smart was fumbling the ball and James and Hachimura were missing shots, while an Oklahoma City 8-0 run eventually gave them another 13-point lead that was never again challenged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The result leaves nearly every performer fumbling for traction in Serkis and Stoller’s muddy-yet-gutless cinematic sty.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead of slaying a burgundy and blue dragon by taking out the Avs’ second-best player, the Wild officially woke up the beast.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
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Behold, summer is officially here with two movies that are slaying around the globe.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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The music is eclectic and often gorgeous, the emotional intensity still capable of blowing all else away.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Think of the way the path smells ahead of you, think of the freedom the wind is blowing your way.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Minutes later, Marrero slammed into Trainor's unmarked SUV, killing both men.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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His support of wolves, including a Mexican wolf breeding program on the Ladder Ranch in New Mexico, drew the ire of ranching organizations that were raising the alarm about wild wolves killing livestock.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Unchecked homelessness is ruining our cities and communities.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Most homeowners are surprised to learn the buzzing nuisance ruining their evenings probably started life just steps from the back door.—
Ryan Brennan
April 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, dopamine’s key role isn’t in simply executing movements but rather in linking motivation to action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Agents executing a search warrant seized the phone and then found a second phone while patting Sprei down, Wang said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Murdering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murdering. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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