filicide

/ˈfɪlɪsaɪd/
noun
  1. The act of killing one's own child.
    • The documentary explored the psychological factors behind filicide.
    • Historians have studied rare instances of filicide in ancient cultures.
    • The tragic case of filicide shocked the entire community.
  2. A person who kills their own child.
    • The court sentenced the filicide to life in prison.
    • The novel's villain is a cold-hearted filicide.
    • Support groups exist for families affected by a filicide.
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