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MURDEROUSLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a murderous frenzy

Example:

rioters running amuck and throwing sticks and bottles and stones

Synonyms:

amok; amuck; murderously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

murderous (characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being)

Sense 2

Meaning:

As if bent on murder

Example:

the huge dog bore down on them with bared fangs and barking murderously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

murderous (characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being)

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