deicide

/diːˈɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or group that is responsible for the death of a monarch

“The deicide was tried for regicide in the court of law.”

2. verb

to bring about the death of a monarch

“The deicide of the king led to a period of civil war.”

Synonyms

  • monarch killer
  • regicide

Antonyms

  • regenerator
  • restorer