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murder

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Số nhiều: murdersQuá khứ: murderedPhân từ 2: murderedV-ing: murderingSo sánh hơn: more murderousSo sánh nhất: most murderous

The word carries a heavy weight of intentionality and malice. In a legal sense, it is distinguished from manslaughter by the presence of premeditation, creating a feeling of cold calculation and irreversible tragedy. In a colloquial or slang context, the word shifts toward hyperbole. When someone murders a song or a joke, the term describes a catastrophic failure so complete that it feels like a metaphorical death of the art form, often used for comedic effect.

Countable when referring to a specific crime or a group of birds (three murders). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of killing as a legal or moral category.

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Danh từ

[someone][something]

The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.

"The defendant was charged with first-degree murder."

Danh từ

[a group of animals]

A collective group of crows.

"A murder of crows gathered on the fence."

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

To kill someone intentionally and unlawfully.

"He was accused of attempting to murder his business partner."

Ngoại động từ

[an activity]

To perform an action, such as singing or playing an instrument, very poorly.

"She absolutely murdered that song during the karaoke contest."

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