Murder (Verb)
Meaning 1
Alter so as to make unrecognizable; "The tourists murdered the French language".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The comedian murdered the classic melody in his hilarious rendition.
- She murdered the recipe by adding twice the sugar.
- The student's accent murdered the correct pronunciation of the language.
- The artist murdered the original style when creating her adaptation.
- The singer murdered the iconic ballad by altering the tempo and tone drastically.
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Meaning 2
Kill intentionally and with premeditation; "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The corrupt governor was accused of ordering his opponents brutally murdered during the election campaign.
- She was a heartless killer who would murder anyone who stood in her way to power and wealth.
- According to the reports, the drug lord had his business rivals murdered to eliminate the competition.
- The police investigation revealed that the victim's husband had been planning to murder her for the entire year.
- The infamous dictator's reign was marked by the systematic murder of intellectuals and dissidents who opposed him.