Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fratricidal
Adjective
/ˌfrætrɪˈsaɪdəl/
Definition
Relating to or denoting the act of killing one’s brother or sister.
Examples
- The fratricidal conflict left deep scars in the community.
- Many historical wars have fratricidal elements, where allies became enemies.
- The story revolves around fratricidal rivalry among the brothers.
Meaning
Fratricidal describes actions or conflicts that lead to harm or violence between siblings or members of the same group.
Synonyms
- Sibling murder
- Brother-killing
- Intra-familial violence
