1
as in nightmare
a situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness
this weather is murder on my sinuses
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in homicide
the intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life
arrested for attempting to commit murder
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in to assassinate
to put to death deliberately
those people made me so mad I felt like I wanted to murder them
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
we listened in horror as she murdered our favorite song on stage
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of murder
Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
Brooke Shields is set to star in and executive produce Allie & Andi, a six-episode murder mystery series from Robin Bernheim (Star Trek: Voyager) at AMC Networks‘ Acorn TV.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
What else has Erin Doherty, who plays Briony, starred in?
Adolescence — one of the hottest series on Netflix since its release — chronicles in a real-time one-shot format four separate days in the life of Jamie (Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old accused of murdering a female classmate named Katie.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for murder
Noun
The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 for the murder of their parents, José and Kitty Menendez.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2025
Brooke Shields is set to star in and executive produce Allie & Andi, a six-episode murder mystery series from Robin Bernheim (Star Trek: Voyager) at AMC Networks‘ Acorn TV.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
When Does Karen Read's Retrial Start? The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by ramming him with her vehicle, is due to begin on April 1.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
What else has Erin Doherty, who plays Briony, starred in?
Adolescence — one of the hottest series on Netflix since its release — chronicles in a real-time one-shot format four separate days in the life of Jamie (Owen Cooper), a 13-year-old accused of murdering a female classmate named Katie.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for murder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for murder
Noun
-
After blowing a 17-point lead in Saturday’s home loss to the Chicago Bulls, the Heat ran into the same nightmare on Monday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
-
Several audience members audibly whispered and even left the theater throughout the film’s abstract nightmare sequences and bloody plot twists.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Three and a half years after the homicides, the emotions are still raw.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2025
-
Local and state officials are investigating the 26-year-old's death as a homicide.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The expiration date marks the day the Prime Minister of Granada, Maurice Bishop, was assassinated by a firing squad, which was followed by a U.S. military invasion.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
-
One 1964 document showed that two intelligence assets discussed potentially assassinating Castro under the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
During the Mets’ loss to the Marlins, Vientos was jogging to first base when Miami’s Graham Pauley fumbled the ball.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
-
The characters in Megan Howell’s short stories, which glide into scenes of magical realism, are lonely people facing the harsh realities of an often violent world and fumbling toward something more hopeful.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Orlov said Ukrainian POWs and civilians are known to be held in harsh conditions, where allegations of abuse and torture are common.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2025
-
The principle of universal jurisdiction allows for the prosecution of crimes such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and torture committed on foreign territory by persons who are not nationals of the jurisdiction in question.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Authorities have alleged that Mangione meticulously planned the slaying of Thompson, who was killed outside a hotel where he was slated to attend an investor meeting that day.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Three men are under arrest on murder charges in the November double slaying of a Sacramento man and woman, Sacramento police officials announced Wednesday.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Use logic and math to determine who slays the most orcs and rank them from greatest to least.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
-
To finally slay that demon and experience it with Elliot.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
April 17, 2025 The wind gusts could blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may occur, the National Weather Service advised.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Murder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/murder. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share