murderous

Example Sentences

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And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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

This year’s rendition is filled with murderous red-eyed ravens up to no good, and in true Haunted Mansion fashion it has a pun for a name.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Parting may have been sweet sorrow for young lovers Romeo and Juliet, but when Shakespeare's famous line is uttered by traitor Alan Carr, it's more like murderous Macbeth.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

A few of the water nymphs had squirt guns—which seemed not quite as terrifying—but the look in their eyes was still murderous.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan