“Murderess” or “Murderous”—Which to use?

“Murderess” or “Murderous”

Overview

murderess / murderous are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

murderess: (noun) a woman murderer.

murderous: NA

Pronunciation

murderess: NA

murderous: m·ER·d·er·ah·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “murderess”

…that while Boleyn "was no murderess", the case of the poisoned…
…Milverton's killer's portrait, as the murderess is identified.
…who will represent the accused murderess Sharon Newman.
The murderess, as glimpsed from some eyewitnesses,…
…Benedetto del Tronto a mysterious murderess kills young and beautiful women.

Examples of “murderous”

…of anti-Semitic outrages, including multiple murderous large-scale pogroms against the Jews.
When a murderous gang threatens the family business,…
…"Princess" to help capture a murderous pimp named Ramrod, it's Princess’…
…first hatred and our first murderous wish against our father.
…that he was afflicted with murderous thoughts against Guthlac, and he…
…also the countless bands of murderous outlaws, sick, homeless, disrupted people…
…name) and Iago, a giant, murderous banana slug from her Outback.
…successful woman who marries a murderous man.
…they try to stop the murderous Horseman and uncover a conspiracy…
…ever to succumb to the murderous personalities inside his mind.

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