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Murder Definition & Meaning

murder
noun
  1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
verb
  1. kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
  2. alter so as to make unrecognizable; "The tourists murdered the French language"

"Murder" in song lyrics

See how murder is used in real songs:

  • "It's murder, 187"
    504 Boyz f/ Krazy — Roll Roll
  • "Rectangles and circles, techs fatal to murder"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Vinnie Paz — Speak Now
  • "To infect it, injected, you're lookin at the face of murder"
    7L & Esoteric — Watch Me

Usage tips for "murder"

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Frequently asked questions

What does murder mean?
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered" alter so as to make unrecognizable; "The tourists murdered the French language"
What part of speech is murder?
Murder is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does murder have?
Murder has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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