⚖️matricide

noun
/ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

Meaning

The act of killing one's own mother.

Example Sentences

The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.

Synonyms

mother-killing, parent murder, crime

Antonyms

nurture, protect

Collocations

commit matricide, case of matricide

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