matricide

/mætrɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing one’s mother

“The tragic play was based on a real-life matricide that shocked the community.”

2. noun

A person who kills their mother

“The matricide was put on trial for the heinous crime.”

Synonyms

  • homicide
  • parricide

Antonyms

  • filicide
  • patricide