parricide

/ˈpærɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing one’s parent, especially a father.

“The trial of the young man for parricide was highly publicized in the local media.”

2. noun

A person who kills their parent.

“The judge sentenced the defendant to life in prison for the heinous crime of parricide.”

Synonyms

  • homicide
  • infanticide
  • matricide

Antonyms

  • filial piety