murderous
adjective/ˈmɜrdərəs/
Frequency rank: #8,875 most common English word
Meaning
Capable of or intending to commit murder; extremely dangerous or deadly.
Example sentence
The villain gave the hero murderous look that sent chills down his spine.
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