murderousness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade ou estado de quem é sanguinário, cruel ou inclinado a matar; pode indicar tanto a sede de sangue e a ferocidade quanto a disposição ou capacidade de cometer assassinatos.

A noun referring to a state or quality of being filled with a bloodthirsty hatred that incites murderous impulses, or a form of cruelty evidenced by a capability to commit murder.

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1. Intense desire to killC1formal

   A state of extreme hatred or anger that makes someone want to commit murder.

   Vontade de matar

   • The villain's eyes were filled with murderousness.
   • His murderousness was fueled by years of betrayal.
   • The story describes the character's growing murderousness.

   Sinônimosbloodlustbloodthirstiness

2. Capacity for crueltyC1formal

   A quality of being capable of committing murder, often shown through cruel behavior.

   Crueldade assassina

   • The dictator's murderousness was evident in his policies.
   • The film portrays the murderousness of the antagonist.
   • Her murderousness was revealed in the final act.

   Sinônimosbloodthirstinessbrutalitycrueltyferocitysavageryviciousness

   Antônimosbenevolencecompassiongentlenesshumanitykindnessmercy