Homicide and Patricide

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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Patricide and homicide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Patricide" instead a noun "Homicide".

Nearby Word: homicidal

Patricide

Patricide noun - The murder of your father.
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Synonyms for Patricide

Homicide and patricide are semantically related. You can use "Homicide" instead a noun "Patricide".

Nearby Word: patricidal
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