senicide

/sɛˈnɪsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of killing or causing the death of one’s parents or ancestors.

“The ancient ritual was considered a form of senicide, intended to appease the gods.”

2. noun

The killing of one’s parents, especially in ancient cultures.

“The historian studied the practice of senicide in ancient civilizations.”

Synonyms

  • ancestoricide
  • parenticide

Antonyms

  • filicide
  • infanticide