MURDER
/ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MURDER
The crime of deliberately killing another person without justification.
"The defendant was charged with murder."
The act of deliberate killing of another person or other being without justification, especially with malice aforethought.
"There have been ten unsolved murders this year alone."
(in jurisdictions which use the felony murder rule) The commission of an act which abets the commission of a crime the commission of which causes the death of a human.
To deliberately kill (a person or persons) without justification, especially with malice aforethought.
"The woman found dead in her kitchen was murdered by her husband."
To defeat decisively.
"Our team is going to murder them."
To kick someone's ass or chew someone out (used to express one’s anger at somebody).
"He's torn my best shirt. When I see him, I'll murder him!"
Synonyms of MURDER
Words with similar meaning
Examples of MURDER in a Sentence
- "The defendant was charged with murder."
- "There have been ten unsolved murders this year alone."
- "The woman found dead in her kitchen was murdered by her husband."
- "Our team is going to murder them."
Word Details
Is MURDER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MURDER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MURDER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MURDER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | u | r | d | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MURDER
36 words from the letters in MURDER
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How to Use MURDER in Word Games
MURDER is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MURDER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MURDER to find 36 additional valid words.