Definition of murderous Murderous

/mɚˈdɚʌs/ - [merderus] - mur•der•ous

We found 4 definitions of murderous from 3 different sources.

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What does murderous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

murderous - characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being ; "a homicidal rage"; "murderous thugs"
  homicidal
  bloody having or covered with or accompanied by blood; "a bloody nose"; "your scarf is all bloody"; "the effects will be violent and probably bloody"; "a bloody fight"
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  • murderous (a.)
    Of or pertaining to murder; characterized by, or causing, murder or bloodshed; having the purpose or quality of murder; bloody; sanguinary; as, the murderous king; murderous rapine; murderous intent; a murderous assault.

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