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Meaning of murderous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

murderous

Pronunciation:/ˈmɜːdəɹəs//ˈmɝdəɹəs/

adjective

Definitions

Of, characterized by, or pertaining to murder or murderers.
Of a person: intending or likely to commit murder; bloodthirsty, homicidal.
Example: She gave me a murderous look.
Synonyms:assassinous
Antonyms:nonmurderousunmurderous
Of an object: used to commit murder; capable of causing death; deadly, fatal.
Antonyms:nonmurderousunmurderous
(by extension) Very difficult.
Example: a murderous exam
Synonyms:killing

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/murderous