parricidal Definition
of, relating to, or guilty of the act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Using parricidal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parricidal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The parricidal son was sentenced to life in prison.
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The novel tells the story of a parricidal character who murders his father for inheritance.
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The investigation revealed that the victim's death was caused by a parricidal attack.
parricidal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for parricidal
- patricidal
- matricidal
- familicidal
Summary: parricidal in Brief
'Parricidal' [par-uh-sahyd-l] is an adjective that describes the act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative. It is often used in legal and literary contexts, such as 'The parricidal son was sentenced to life in prison.' or 'The novel tells the story of a parricidal character who murders his father for inheritance.'
