Pronunciation: /ˈmɜrdər/
noun the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another
A1 Murder is a serious crime.
A2 The murder of the victim shocked the community.
B1 The police are investigating the murder case.
B2 The suspect was charged with first-degree murder.
C1 The prosecutor presented compelling evidence in the murder trial.
C2 The motive behind the murder was revealed during the court proceedings.
verb to kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation
A1 The detective solved the murder case.
A2 The suspect confessed to the murder of his wife.
B1 The serial killer was known for his brutal murders.
B2 The police are investigating a possible murder in the neighborhood.
C1 The forensic team gathered evidence to solve the murder mystery.
C2 The murderer was finally brought to justice after years on the run.
formal The suspect has been charged with first-degree murder.
informal I heard there was a murder at the park last night.
slang Did you see that show last night? It was murder!
figurative His betrayal was like a murder of trust in our relationship.
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