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patricide

noun
/ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example Sentences

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

Synonyms

father-killing, parricide, murder, killing

Antonyms

filial piety, devotion

Collocations

commit patricide, case of patricide, accused of patricide

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