How Do You Spell MURDERESSES?

Pronunciation: [mˈɜːdəɹəsɪz] (IPA)

Murderesses is a plural form of the word "murderess" which refers to a woman who has committed murder. The word is spelled as [mɜrdərɪsɪz] where each symbol represents a sound in the International Phonetic Alphabet system. The first symbol, [m], represents the bilabial nasal sound, while the second symbol, [ɜ], represents the mid-central vowel sound. The last symbol, [z], represents the voiced alveolar fricative sound. The plural form is indicated by the suffix "-es" added to the base form of the word.

MURDERESSES Meaning and Definition

1. Murderesses is the plural form of the noun "murderess." A murderess refers to a female individual who has committed the act of murder. The term specifically refers to women who have intentionally and unlawfully taken another person's life.

   Murderesses are commonly associated with premeditated or deliberate acts of killing, where the intention to cause death is consciously formed beforehand. The act of murder can involve various circumstances, such as poisoning, strangulation, shooting, stabbing, or any other method employed to end someone's life against the law.

   The term "murderesses" can be seen in legal contexts, as these women may be subject to criminal charges and prosecution in a court of law. It is worth mentioning that the use of the term "murderesses" highlights the gender-specific aspect of the crime, distinguishing it from the generic term "murderers" which could encompass both genders.

   The portrayal of murderesses has often captured public attention and been the subject of fascination in literature, movies, and other forms of media. This interest stems from the psychological and sociological elements associated with the motivations, actions, and consequences of these female perpetrators. It also reflects society's curiosity regarding the deviation from societal norms and expectations that come with committing such a grave offense.

Common Misspellings for MURDERESSES

• murdereres
• murderesss
• murdereses
• murdresse
• nurderesses
• kurderesses
• jurderesses
• myrderesses
• mhrderesses
• mjrderesses
• mirderesses
• m8rderesses
• m7rderesses
• muederesses
• mudderesses
• mufderesses
• mutderesses
• mu5deresses
• mu4deresses
• murseresses
• Murdresser

Etymology of MURDERESSES

The word "murderesses" is a derivative of the noun "murder" with the suffix "-ess" added to denote a female form or gender. The word "murder" originated from the Old English word "morðor", which was derived from the Germanic word "murþrą" meaning "secret killing". Over time, the word evolved and was influenced by various languages, such as Old High German "murder" and Old Norse "morth". The addition of the suffix "-ess" in English occurred during the Middle English period and is commonly used to form feminine nouns. Thus, "murderesses" refers specifically to female individuals who commit murder.

Similar spelling words for MURDERESSES

• murdered,
• murderous,
• murderess,
• murder suspect,
• murderously,
• murderer,
• murderee,
• murderousness,
• murder mystery.