parricide
/ˈpɛrɪsaɪd/
noun
- The act of murdering one's parent or close relative.
- The documentary examined the psychology behind parricide.
- Parricide is considered one of the most shocking crimes in many cultures.
- The ancient law imposed severe penalties for parricide.
- A person who murders their parent or close relative.
- The parricide showed no remorse during the trial.
- The police arrested the parricide after a brief investigation.
- In the story, the parricide was haunted by guilt.
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