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intent to kill

Noun

Definitions

1. intent to kill
2. intent to murder

This noun refers to the intent or desire to kill someone. It is used in legal, literary, and dramatic contexts to describe a state of mind where a person harbors murderous thoughts toward another.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If there was no intent to kill, then why did you prepare a weapon?

Sentence 2

A warped sense of justice often ends up justifying murderous intent.

Sentence 3

Showing what feels like murderous intent at the negotiating table will cost you your credibility.

Sentence 4

Any remarks toward clients that could be taken as threatening are strictly prohibited.

Sentence 5

"That one comment made me want to kill you!" she snapped.