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Macduff is referring to the murder of King Duncan, which has been revealed to the public when he uses the word "murther" (murder) and "broke ope" (exposed) to describe the crime. This revelation is a turning point in the play as Macduff begins to suspect Macbeth's guilt and seeks justice for the heinous act.

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