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A slave to murder vs A slave for murder

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'A slave to murder' implies being controlled or dominated by the act of murder, while 'a slave for murder' suggests being in servitude or working for the purpose of murder.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 673 views

A slave to murder

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe someone who is completely under the control or influence of murder, often unable to resist or escape from it.

Examples:

  • He was a slave to murder, unable to break free from the cycle of violence.
  • She felt like a slave to murder, haunted by the memories of her past actions.
  • They therefore began by poisoning his food; and, when they saw that the drug did not act quickly enough, they hired a slave to murder him. Commodus was not  ...
  • Procuring a slave to murder by poisoning, Daily National Intelligencer, May 22, 1823. Imprisonment and lashes for gambling Faro Table (Raleigh Register and ...
  • Jul 20, 2014 ... Rather than being a slave to murder, I've chosen to be a slave to God. Rather than being a slave to thievery, I've chosen to be a slave to God.
  • attempt to overcome Arinbjgrn in his house (ch. 42, action G again), then send out a slave to murder one of the BreioVikings. (ch. 43). The attempt fails and leads ...

Alternatives:

  • enslaved by murder
  • controlled by murder
  • dominated by murder
  • addicted to murder
  • captivated by murder

A slave for murder

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase implies being in a position of servitude or working for the purpose of murder, suggesting a more active involvement in the act.

Examples:

  • He was a slave for murder, carrying out the gruesome tasks assigned to him.
  • She became a slave for murder, driven by a desire for revenge.
  • Aug 4, 2014 ... In this case, the document sheds light on accusations made against a slave for murder two hundred years ago,” said Maria Day, deputy director ...
  • ... during the same year Joe, a slave, for murder, was branded with the letter M and given thirty-nine lashes, and for horse stealing Pins Simpson was sentenced  ...
  • Jan 19, 2013 ... A slave for murder of another slave is immediately beheaded. But for murder of a Mahometan he is cast off from the walls of the city upon iron ...
  • ... provides for a church building--District Conference held there in 1791--Trial of a slave for murder--Order of religious exercises--Some of the members of the ...

Alternatives:

  • working for murder
  • serving murder
  • engaged in murder
  • acting on behalf of murder
  • in service to murder

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