Homicide and Parricide

Homicide

Homicide noun - The intentional and unlawful taking of another person's life.
Usage example: the missing man was thought to be the victim of a homicide, but his body was never found
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Parricide and homicide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Parricide" instead a noun "Homicide".

Nearby Word: homicidal

Parricide

Parricide noun - The murder of your own father or mother.
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Synonyms for Parricide

Homicide and parricide are semantically related. You can use "Homicide" instead a noun "Parricide".

Nearby Word: parricidal
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