Word adjective · verb
murdered
adj. · v.
US /ˈmɝdɝd/ UK /mˈɜːdəd/ mur·dered
Definition
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes a person who has been killed in a crime.
adj.a participial adjective describing a person who has been the victim of a homicide.
Simple“The family of the murdered man asked for privacy during the trial.”
In context“The detective stood silently by the grave of the murdered journalist, vowing to find the person responsible for the tragedy.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to perform a song or a piece of music very badly.
v.to perform, utter, or represent something so poorly that it is effectively ruined.
Simple“He really murdered that song at the karaoke bar last night.”
In context“The amateur choir completely murdered the national anthem, missing several key notes and losing the rhythm entirely.”
UsageUsually takes a direct object representing a creative work or performance.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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