filicide

/ˈfɪlɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of a parent killing their own child.

“The investigation into the filicide was a highly publicized case.”

2. noun

A parent or parents who have committed the act of killing their own child.

“The media portrayed the convicted filicides as monstrous.”

Synonyms

  • child murder
  • infanticide

Antonyms

  • filial piety
  • maternal love