Homicide and Honor killing

Homicide

Homicide noun - The intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life.
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Honor killing and homicide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Honor killing" instead a noun "Homicide".

Nearby Word: homicidal

Honor killing

Honor killing noun - An ancient tradition still sometimes observed; a male member of the family kills a female relative for tarnishing the family image.
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Homicide and honor killing are semantically related. You can use "Homicide" instead a noun phrase "Honor killing".
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