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

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Murderous as an Adjective
Definitions of "Murderous" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Murderous" as an adjective (29 Words)
Usage Examples of "Murderous" as an adjective

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.*