murderous

/ˈmɜːdərəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a willingness to kill or cause harm to others, or causing death or severe injury

“The driver was charged with being murderous after the fatal crash.”

2. noun

a person or thing that causes death or severe injury

“The city has seen a rise in murderous activity over the past year.”

Synonyms

  • deadly
  • fatal
  • lethal

Antonyms

  • benign
  • harmless