murder
Translation
to murder
Examples
He murdered his business partner for money.
He murdered his business partner for money.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to kill (sb.) unlawfully. He murdered his rival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: kill, assassinate, slay
Etymology
From Old English 'morðor' (mortal sin, death), related to 'mortal'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'murder mystery' novel or film, which centres on the act of murdering someone.