murderous

Example Sentences

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Running from murderous in-laws is nothing compared to the threat at the heart of “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen,” which depicts exchanging vows with a presumed soul mate as gambling with a curse.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

The upbeat vibe is markedly different from the apocalyptic, at times murderous, sci-fi of today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite the government's insistence its targets were part of an illicit and murderous network, residents tell a different story.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

To be clear, the incident, shown from a couple different angles, does not show murderous intent from the driver.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

Her eyes narrow, and I quickly look away because it gives me the type of goose pimples people get in horror films when they sense the approach of the murderous antagonist.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone