I can't stand this murderous heat. The lead runner set a murderous pace.
Recent Examples on the WebPlaying a classic villain like the arrogant, chauvinist and murderous Gaston was an opportunity for Penny to showcase a different ability while stepping into a character utterly different from himself. Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022 The vengeful and murderous outlaw Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels) is hot on his heels, killing anyone who gets in his way. Sophie Hanson, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 June 2022 The Summer of Rage was at least sparked initially by an ugly and murderous incident. Gerard Baker, WSJ, 9 May 2022 Russia's slow advance has evolved into a murderous war of attrition as its forces bombard civilian residencies. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 16 Mar. 2022 The show’s primary antagonist, however, is Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke), a zealot associated with the god Ammit on a righteous (at least for him) mission that turns murderous. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2022 The Pope, in his many public statements during the war, made no direct reference to the Nazis’ murderous campaign against European Jews. Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2021 Duterte regime's controversial, murderous anti-drug campaign. Harold Maass, The Week, 8 Oct. 2021 For those who disliked Daenerys Targaryen’s descent into murderous madness, any series set in the same universe has a lot of work to do to win back their loyalty. Sean T. Collins, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2022 See More