MURDEROUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for MURDEROUS?

Need another word that means the same as “murderous”? Find 29 synonyms for “murderous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Murderous” are: homicidal, brutal, violent, savage, ferocious, fierce, vicious, bloodthirsty, barbarous, barbaric, cruel, inhuman, arduous, gruelling, strenuous, punishing, onerous, crushing, exhausting, taxing, difficult, hard, laborious, rigorous, stressful, formidable, intolerable, unbearable, harrowing

Murderous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Murderous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “murderous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being.
• Extremely arduous or unpleasant.
• (of an action, event, or plan) involving murder or extreme violence.
• Capable of or intending to murder; dangerously violent.

Synonyms of "Murderous" as an adjective (29 Words)

arduous	Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance. An arduous journey.
barbaric	Unrestrained and crudely rich. Barbaric use of color or ornament.
barbarous	Primitive in customs and culture. Many early child rearing practices were barbarous by modern standards.
bloodthirsty	(of a story or film) containing or depicting much violence. A bloodthirsty occult movie.
brutal	(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering. Brutal beatings.
cruel	Causing pain or suffering. A cruel remark.
crushing	Causing overwhelming disappointment or embarrassment. A crushing rejection.
difficult	Hard to control. A difficult task.
exhausting	Making one feel very tired; very tiring. A long and exhausting journey.
ferocious	Marked by extreme and violent energy. A ferocious beast.
fierce	(of a mechanism) having a jolting and powerful abruptness of action. Fierce fighting.
formidable	Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. The formidable army of brains at the Prime Minister s disposal.
gruelling	Characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort. A gruelling schedule.
hard	Unfortunate or hard to bear. The slate broke on the hard floor.
harrowing	Acutely distressing. It was a harrowing experience.
homicidal	Capable of or tending towards murder; murderous. A homicidal rage.
inhuman	Not human in nature or character. A babel of inhuman noises.
intolerable	Unable to be endured. An intolerable degree of sentimentality.
laborious	Requiring considerable time and effort. Years of laborious training.
onerous	(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty. He found his duties increasingly onerous.
punishing	Physically and mentally demanding; arduous. Set a punishing pace.
rigorous	Harsh and demanding. Rigorous discipline.
savage	Without civilizing influences. Packs of savage dogs roamed the streets.
strenuous	Characterized by or performed with much energy or force. Strenuous exercise.
stressful	Causing mental or emotional stress. Corporate finance work can be stressful.
taxing	Not easily borne; wearing. They find the work too taxing.
unbearable	Incapable of being put up with. The heat was getting unbearable.
vicious	Deliberately cruel or violent. A vicious assault.
violent	Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid. A violent person.

Usage Examples of "Murderous" as an adjective

• The most vicious and murderous acts of human aggression.
• Murderous thugs.
• The team had a murderous schedule of four games in ten days.
• A brutal and murderous despot.
• Mark gave him a murderous look.