Definitions

murder

[mur-der] / ˈmɜr dər /

NOUN

killing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assassination bloodshed crime destruction felony homicide lynching manslaughter massacre shooting slaying terrorism

STRONG

annihilation blood butchery carnage death dispatching hit knifing liquidation off offing

WEAK

bump-off foul play one-way ticket rubout the business the works

VERB

kill

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assassinate behead butcher decapitate destroy execute exterminate lynch massacre shoot slaughter slay strangle

STRONG

abolish asphyxiate chill cool defeat dispatch drub electrocute eliminate eradicate extinguish finish garotte guillotine hang hit knife liquidate mangle mar misuse off ruin smother snuff spoil thrash waste

WEAK

blot out bump off do in knock off put away rub out take a life take for a ride take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bear create give birth

STRONG

heal help preserve save

WEAK

guard protect

Example Sentences

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In connection with the murder of Mbense, Mathe said that "arrests are imminent" following an investigation by the independent police watchdog body.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia rejected the report, calling it "negative, false and unacceptable" and MBS has denied any role in the murder.

From BBC

He was never charged in U.S. courts with the murder of Valdez.

From Los Angeles Times

Supporters of the murder suspect flock to stand outside the courthouse in New York for his hearings, wearing backpacks and shirts saying "Free Luigi" and carrying signs protesting the healthcare industry.

From BBC

Lenehan has lodged a special defence of alibi on behalf of his client in connection with the murder accusation.

From BBC

murder

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