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Murder
01
the crime of ending a person's life deliberately
Example
The detective was called to investigate a murder that had shocked the small town.
Murder is considered one of the most serious crimes in any legal system.
The novel's plot revolves around a complex murder mystery that keeps readers guessing until the end.
02
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to murder
01
to unlawfully and intentionally kill another human being
Intransitive
Transitive: to murder sb
Example
The prosecutor accused the defendant of plotting to murder the victim.
In the court trial, the evidence pointed to the defendant 's intention to murder.
The suspect was arrested and charged with attempting to murder a fellow inmate.
02
to ruin something due to a lack of ability or understanding
Transitive: to murder sth
Example
She completely murdered the recipe by forgetting to add the salt.
His lack of practice nearly murdered the performance.
I accidentally murdered the cake by overbaking it.