murderous (Meaning)
murderous (s)
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of murderous
Synonyms:
- uncomfortable
- trying
- grievous
- stiff
- painful
- burdensome
- unpleasant
- rugged
- bleak
- unbearable
- bitter
- onerous
- excruciating
- heavy
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- stringent
- hardhanded
- insupportable
- crushing
- intemperate
- tortuous
- grinding
- intolerable
- disagreeable
- unfriendly
- discomforting
- unendurable
- comfortless
- rigorous
- spartan
- heartbreaking
- inhospitable
- strict
- wretched
- agonizing
- wild
- wearing
- overwhelming
- bad
- harrowing
- inclement
- austere
- insufferable
- biting
- forbidding
- heartrending
- hostile
Antonyms:
murderous Sentence Examples
- The murderous gaze in his eyes sent shivers down her spine.
- The streets were a breeding ground for murderous intent.
- The detective uncovered a trail of murderous clues leading to a sinister secret.
- The bloody weapon was a chilling testament to the murderer's murderous rage.
- The news of the murderous rampage spread like wildfire through the city.
- The jury found the defendant guilty of cold-blooded, murderous intent.
- The murderous plot twisted and turned, ensnaring innocent victims in its web.
- The executioner's ax hung heavy in the air, poised to end a murderous reign.
- The victims' families were haunted by the murderous memories that stole their loved ones.
- The once-peaceful neighborhood transformed into a scene of murderous violence.
FAQs About the word murderous
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human beingOf or pertaining to murder; characterized by, or causing, murder or blood
oppressive, cruel, severe, inhuman, searing, hard, tough, brutal, rough, grim
comfortable, soft, pleasant, light, luxurious, friendly, friendly, soft, easy, luxurious
The murderous gaze in his eyes sent shivers down her spine.
The streets were a breeding ground for murderous intent.
The detective uncovered a trail of murderous clues leading to a sinister secret.
The bloody weapon was a chilling testament to the murderer's murderous rage.
