verb

murder

to murder

He murdered his business partner for money.

He murdered his business partner for money.

((sb.)) to kill (sb.) unlawfully. He murdered his rival.

Synonyms: kill, assassinate, slay

From Old English 'morðor' (mortal sin, death), related to 'mortal'.

Think of a 'murder mystery' novel or film, which centres on the act of murdering someone.

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