murderous

• Descreve alguém ou algo capaz de matar, que tem intenção de matar ou que se caracteriza por isso; extremamente cruel ou perigoso.

Describes someone or something that is capable of, intent on, or characterized by murder; extremely violent or dangerous.

1. Capable of or tending to killB2formal

   Having a tendency or desire to commit murder; extremely violent or dangerous.

   Assassino

   • The villain had a murderous look in his eyes.
   • The dictator's regime was known for its murderous policies.
   • The storm unleashed a murderous fury on the coastal town.

   Sinônimosbloodthirstydangerousdeadlyfatalferocioushomicidallethalmortalsanguinarysavageslaughterousviolent

   Antônimosbenigngentleharmlessnonviolentpeaceful

2. Extremely difficult or unpleasantB2informal

   Used informally to describe something that is very hard, intense, or unpleasant.

   Insuportável

   • The heat today is murderous; I can barely breathe.
   • The final exam was murderous; half the class failed.
   • The traffic was murderous this morning.

   Sinônimosarduousbrutalcrushingexhaustinggruelinghellishintensepunishingstrenuousunbearable

   Antônimoseasygentlemildpleasanttolerable