cainitic

/kɑːnaɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling Cain, the first murderer in the Bible.

“The dark and cainitic atmosphere of the novel made it difficult to read.”

2. noun

a follower or member of a group or movement with a cainitic ideology.

“The cainitic cult was responsible for a series of violent attacks in the city.”

Synonyms

  • murderous
  • savage

Antonyms

  • benign
  • innocent