Definitions
- Describing a conflict or war between members of the same family or group. - Referring to an act of violence or hostility committed by one member of a group against another member of the same group. - Talking about a situation where people with similar beliefs or goals are fighting against each other.
- Describing a conflict or war between members of the same community, organization, or nation. - Referring to a situation where people with similar beliefs or goals are fighting against each other. - Talking about a destructive or deadly conflict that causes harm to both sides.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe conflicts between members of the same group.
- 2Both words imply a sense of betrayal or disunity within a group.
- 3Both words suggest a high level of violence or hostility.
- 4Both words can be used to describe political or social conflicts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Fratricidal specifically refers to conflicts between members of the same family or group, while internecine can refer to conflicts between members of the same community, organization, or nation.
- 2Intensity: Internecine implies a more severe and deadly conflict than fratricidal.
- 3Usage: Fratricidal is more commonly used in the context of war or military conflicts, while internecine is more commonly used in the context of political or social conflicts.
- 4Connotation: Fratricidal has a more emotional and personal connotation, while internecine has a more objective and analytical connotation.
Remember this!
Fratricidal and internecine are synonyms that describe conflicts between members of the same group. However, fratricidal specifically refers to conflicts between members of the same family or group, while internecine can refer to conflicts between members of the same community, organization, or nation. Additionally, internecine implies a more severe and deadly conflict than fratricidal.
