murdered
Translation
murdered
Examples
A murdered man was found by the river.
A murdered man was found by the river.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describes a noun that has been murdered A murdered man was found.
Similar Words
Synonyms: killed, assassinated, slain
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to murder'. The '-ed' suffix indicates a passive or completed state.
Memory Tips
Think of the victim in a mystery story. The '-ed' ending shows the action has happened to them.