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murder

/ˈmɜːrdər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does murder mean?

noun, verb

The act of killing someone illegally and with premeditation, or the state of being killed in this way. To kill someone illegally and with premeditation.

Example

"The detective was tasked with solving the murder that had taken place in the abandoned warehouse."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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