Murdered

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrdərd/

Murdered (verb)

  1. To have killed someone in a way that is against the law.

Examples

  • The victim was murdered in the dark alley.
  • He was murdered in the dark alley last night.

Common collocations: murder someone, be murdered, murder case

Synonyms of Murdered

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Murdered

  • — To save someone is the opposite of murdering them.
  • — To protect someone means to keep them safe from harm.