Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of unlawfully ending someone's life with intent. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
The police want to solve the murder.It was a cold-blooded murder in the city.
Etymology:
Derived from Old English mordor, akin to Old High German mord, and Latin mors, meaning death. Closely related to Proto-Germanic murþrą.
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