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murder [ˈmɚdɚ]

1 murder noun
  • the crime of deliberately killing a person —often used before another noun
  • something that is very difficult or unpleasant

2 murder verb
  • to kill (a person) in a deliberate and unlawful way : to commit the murder of (someone) —sometimes used figuratively
  • to spoil or ruin (something) : to perform (something) very badly
  • to defeat (an opponent) very badly