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premeditate
[pri-med-i-teyt]
verb (used with object)
to meditate, consider, or plan beforehand.
to premeditate a murder.
premeditate
/ ɪˈɛɪˌٱɪ /
verb
to plan or consider (something, such as a violent crime) beforehand
Other Word Forms
- premeditative adjective
- premeditator noun
- ˈ徱ˌٲپ adjective
- ˈ徱ˌٲٴǰ noun
- ˈ徱ˌٲٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of premeditate1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
They’ve hurt people in sudden fits of rage and calculated, premeditated attacks.
“The scheme was far-reaching and premeditated, and defendant had no qualms about pulling others into his criminal enterprise, including his own children.”
A mother was stabbed to death in a "cold blooded, calculated, premeditated murder" as she pushed her baby in a pram, a court has heard.
In a statement, the main opposition coalition said the "execution of peaceful protesters was premeditated and sanctioned at the highest levels".
In February, Wesley’s parents watched as Eis, displaying little to no emotion, pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges — including first-degree murder, premeditated attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment by violence.
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