Answer: MURDERED

AnswerCrossword Clue
MURDEREDMarred, as by giving a bad performance.
MURDEREDWas a hit man
MURDEREDTrounced, in sports
MURDEREDLike many Sue Grafton characters
MURDEREDBumped off
murderedKill (someone) unlawfully and with premeditation
murderedPunish severely or be very angry with
murderedSpoil by lack of skill or knowledge
murderedMURDER, to kill unlawfully with premeditated malice
murderedConclusively defeat (an opponent) in a game or sport