murderous intent
Wish to kill
Murderous intent is the state of mind of someone planning or prepared to kill.
In legal contexts, it distinguishes premeditated murder from manslaughter or accidental death—proving murderous intent typically requires evidence that the killer acted deliberately rather than impulsively or negligently.
More loosely, it describes a look or demeanor suggesting violent rage: She glared at him with murderous intent.
- maliceIntent to cause harm
- bloodlustDesire to kill
- out for bloodBent on retaliation
- homicidalInclined toward killing
- killer instinctMerciless competitive determination
dark thoughts · lethal · deadly · crime of passion · rage · seeing red · hatred · vengeance · kill · blood on hands · violence · premeditated · in cold blood · cold-blooded · sinister · menacing · death stare · evil eye
- violent urgesbloodlust, violent outburst, blind rage, berserker rage
- malevolencemalevolence, cruelty, viciousness, malice, spite
- malicemalice, ill will, spite, malevolence, malignity
murderous intentaccidental harm
Unintended injury or damage
involuntary manslaughter · negligent homicide · lack of intent
murderous intentloving kindness
Affectionate goodwill toward others
unconditional love · warm-heartedness · gentle care · goodwill · benevolence
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