Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uxoricide

Noun

/ˌʌk.səˈraɪˌsiːd/

Definition

The act of killing one’s wife.

Examples

The case of uxoricide in the headlines shocked the local community.
Uxoricide is a serious crime that often has deep emotional and social implications.
Sociologists study the factors leading to uxoricide in certain populations.

Meaning

Uxoricide refers specifically to the unlawful act of a husband killing his wife. It is derived from the Latin words ‘uxor’ meaning wife and ‘cide’ meaning to kill.