Murder: meaning, definitions and examples

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murder

[ ˈməːdə ]

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crime

The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.

Synonyms

assassination, homicide

Examples of usage

He was charged with murder.
The murder of innocent civilians is a heinous crime.

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committing a crime

To kill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation.

Synonyms

kill, slay

Examples of usage

He murdered his wife in cold blood.
The suspect was found guilty of murdering the victim.

Translations

Translations of the word "murder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assassinato

🇮🇳 हत्या (hatya)

🇩🇪 Mord

🇮🇩 pembunuhan

🇺🇦 вбивство

🇵🇱 morderstwo

🇯🇵 殺人 (satsujin)

🇫🇷 meurtre

🇪🇸 asesinato

🇹🇷 cinayet

🇰🇷 살인 (sarin)

🇸🇦 قتل (qatl)

🇨🇿 vražda

🇸🇰 vražda

🇨🇳 谋杀 (móushā)

🇸🇮 umor

🇮🇸 morð

🇰🇿 кісі өлтіру (кісі öltiru)

🇬🇪 მკვლელობა (mk'veloba)

🇦🇿 qətl

🇲🇽 asesinato

Word origin

The word 'murder' originated from the Old English 'morthor', which itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'murþrą'. The concept of murder has been a part of human society since ancient times, with various cultures developing different views and punishments for this crime.