adj.
Pronunciation: ' m ə r-d( ə -)r ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 1535
1 a : having the purpose or capability of murder b : characterized by or causing murder or bloodshed
2 : having the ability or power to overwhelm : DEVASTATING < murderous heat>
– mur · der · ous · ly adverb
– mur · der · ous · ness noun