Word
murdered
Phoneticsmur·dered, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɝdɝd/
UK/mˈɜːdəd/
Definitions
01killed someone on purpose
B1 · Intermediate Law
v. to have killed someone intentionally and illegally.
v. the past tense of murder, indicating the act of committing homicide with malice aforethought. Transitive — requires a direct object.
“The police believe the victim was murdered late on Saturday night.”
“The prosecution argued that the defendant had murdered his business partner to prevent the discovery of his financial crimes.”
Synonyms
02having been killed
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. describing a person who has been killed on purpose.
adj. describing a person who has been the victim of a homicide. Non-gradable — a person cannot be 'more' or 'less' murdered.
“The family of the murdered man asked for privacy during the trial.”
“The documentary focused on the lives of the murdered activists, highlighting their contributions to the community before their untimely deaths.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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