Vocabulary
Murderous
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
capable of or intending to murder; dangerously violent.
Urdu meaning
قتل کرنے پر مائل، خونی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Expectations ran high that the emergency Arab/Islamic summit convened in the wake of the strike on Doha would come up with a forceful response to deter Israel from the murderous mayhem it is inflicting across the region.
- In West Asia, the Arab and Muslim world is grappling with Israel`s genocidal impunity in Gaza and its murderous assault on Doha, not without the knowledge of the US defence forces stationed in the country.
- The writ of the state is being challenged by murderous outfits, yet the administration has largely responded to the threat with rhetoric.
- While attacking Iran, Israeli forces have continued their murderous assault on the occupied Palestinian territory, with the result that over 56,000 people have been slaughtered in the Strip since Oct 7, 2023.
- These facts are not ruining Pakistan`s image; people who can`t overcome their murderous instincts are the problem.
Synonyms
homicidal, brutal, violent, savage, ferocious, fierce, vicious, bloodthirsty, barbarous
Curator example
“a brutal and murderous despot”
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