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murder

Pronunciation: [ˈmɜːrdər]

Word

Learn how to use murder in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “crime”

(noun) the act of unlawfully killing someone. This means taking another person's life in a way that is against the law.

Example

The detective solved the murder case after many clues were found.

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There wasn't any murder in our quiet neighborhood; it was very safe.

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Did they ever find out who committed the murder?

Context: “crime”

(verb) to unlawfully kill someone. This means to intentionally take someone's life, which is a serious crime.

Example

In the story, the hero prevented the villain from trying to murder anyone.

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She never had the intention to murder anyone; she always valued life.

Example

Why would someone decide to murder another person?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to defeat someone very badly in a game or competition. This means you win by a very large amount.

Example

The team murdered their opponents with an impressive score of 10-0.

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In the last match, they didn't murder the competition; it was a very close game.

Example

How do you think they managed to murder the other team in that match?

How to pronounce murder

Pronunciation: [ˈmɜːrdər]

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