Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
matricide
Noun
/ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/
Definition
The act of killing one’s mother.
Examples
- He was charged with matricide after the tragic incident.
- The novel explores themes of guilt and remorse surrounding the act of matricide.
- Matricide is often depicted in literature as a horrifying event.
Meaning
Matricide refers to the deliberate and unlawful act of killing one’s own mother. It is a grave crime and considered a deep betrayal of familial bonds.
Synonyms
- Mother-killing
- Parricide (when referring to the killing of a parent)
- Filicide (though more general to child killing by parent)
