murderousness

/ˈmɜrdərəsnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being capable of or intending to commit murder; extreme cruelty or violence.
    • Historians debate the murderousness of certain ancient rulers.
    • The villain's murderousness was clear from his cold stare.
    • The novel explores the murderousness that can arise from unchecked anger.
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