Pronunciation: /ˈməːd(ə)rəs/
adjective
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1capable of or intending to murder; dangerously violent: a brutal and murderous despot figurative Mark gave him a murderous look
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(of an action, event, or plan) involving murder or extreme violence: murderous acts of terrorism
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2 informal extremely arduous or unpleasant: the team had a murderous schedule of four games in ten days
