Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patricide
noun
/ˈpætrɪˌsaɪd/
Definition
The act of killing one’s father.
Examples
- The news shocked the community, revealing a tragic case of patricide.
- In literature, themes of patricide often explore complex family dynamics.
- The defendant was charged with patricide after the tragic event came to light.
Meaning
Patricide refers to the deliberate act of taking the life of one’s own father, and it is considered a grave crime in many cultures.
Synonyms
- Father-killing
- Patercide
