Common motive in a murder case Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. take revenge for a perceived wrong
(noun)
1. action taken in return for an injury or offense

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MURDER (verb)
1. kill intentionally and with premeditation
2. alter so as to make unrecognizable
MURDER (noun)
1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
COMMON (noun)
1. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
COMMON (adjective)
1. common to or shared by two or more parties
2. being or characteristic of or appropriate to everyday language

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