murder
noun/ˈmɜrdər/
Frequency rank: #1,111 most common English word
Meaning
The crime of killing someone deliberately.
Example sentence
The detective searched for clues at the scene of the murder.
Synonyms & related words
- killing
- homicide
- slaying
- assassination
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