Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

parenticide

Noun

/ˌpɛr.ənˈsɪd/

Definition

The act of killing a parent.

Examples

The novel explored the theme of parenticide through the troubled relationship between the protagonist and his father.
In some extreme cases of familial discord, the term ‘parenticide’ may come into legal discussions.

Meaning

Parenticide refers to the deliberate act of causing the death of one’s own parent, often used in legal and psychological contexts to discuss severe familial conflicts.