Murderous (Adjective)
Meaning
Characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being; "a homicidal rage"; "murderous thugs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The infamous serial killer's murderous tendencies were only discovered after years of terrorizing the city.
- Her ex-husband had a history of murderous behavior, and she knew she had to protect herself and her children.
- The dictatorial regime's murderous tactics were condemned by human rights organizations around the world.
- After a lifetime of poverty and violence, he developed a murderous anger towards those who had wronged him.
- The plot twist revealed the main character's murderous past, completely upending the audience's perception of them.