to murder stealthily, to assassinate
Jemanden heimlich und hinterhältig töten.
To kill someone secretly, treacherously, or in a sneaky manner.
☞ Often found in literature or crime fiction.
-
Der Verräter meuchelte seinen eigenen Bruder im Dunkeln.— The traitor murdered his own brother in the dark.
-
Man sagt, dass er den König gemeuchelt hat.— They say that he assassinated the king.
-
Er hat jahrelang heimlich gemeuchelt.— He has been murdering people stealthily for years.